career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 19-1013 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 83,040 |
| a median | 79,830 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 41 | 39 |
| h median | 38 | 34 |
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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