career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 19-2042 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 19-2042.00 |
| 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 composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 22,510 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 111,310 |
| a median | 134,830 | 99,240 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 58,790 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 72,440 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 134,350 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 178,880 |
| h mean | 67 | 53 |
| h median | 64 | 47 |
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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