career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Economists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Economists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 19-3011 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Economists |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 19-3011.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 15,880 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 130,910 |
| a median | 134,830 | 115,440 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 62,340 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 82,260 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 166,030 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 212,710 |
| h mean | 67 | 62 |
| h median | 64 | 55 |
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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