career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 19-4042 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 19-4042.00 |
| 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. | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 39,390 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 56,770 |
| a median | 134,830 | 49,490 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 36,130 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 38,050 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 64,170 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 85,630 |
| h mean | 67 | 27 |
| h median | 64 | 23 |
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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