career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 19-3041 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Sociologists |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| description | Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data. | Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 111,670 |
| a median | 79,830 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 41 | 53 |
| h median | 38 | 48 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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