career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Atmospheric and Space Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Atmospheric and Space Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 19-2021 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Atmospheric and Space Scientists |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 19-2021.00 |
| description | Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques. | Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 8,780 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 103,980 |
| a median | 134,830 | 97,450 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 49,990 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 69,440 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 128,940 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 160,710 |
| h mean | 67 | 49 |
| h median | 64 | 46 |
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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