career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 17-2031 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 17-2031.00 |
| 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. | Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 21,860 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 115,020 |
| a median | 134,830 | 106,950 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 71,860 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 86,630 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 133,570 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 165,060 |
| h mean | 67 | 55 |
| h median | 64 | 51 |
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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