career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Calibration Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Calibration Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 17-3028 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Calibration Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 17-3028.00 |
| 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. | Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 15,320 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 71,080 |
| a median | 134,830 | 65,040 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 44,730 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 52,250 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 83,600 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 105,440 |
| h mean | 67 | 34 |
| h median | 64 | 31 |
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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