career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Biochemists and Biophysicists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Biochemists and Biophysicists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 19-1021 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Biochemists and Biophysicists |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 19-1021.00 |
| 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. | Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 34,520 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 115,570 |
| a median | 134,830 | 103,650 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 64,890 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 78,730 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 134,460 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 168,900 |
| h mean | 67 | 55 |
| h median | 64 | 49 |
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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