career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 19-1023 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 19-1023.00 |
| 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 the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 16,920 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 77,920 |
| a median | 79,830 | 72,860 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 48,240 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 58,360 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 90,590 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 113,350 |
| h mean | 41 | 37 |
| h median | 38 | 35 |
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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