career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Hydrologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Hydrologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 19-2043 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Hydrologists |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 19-2043.00 |
| 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. | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 5,720 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 98,130 |
| a median | 134,830 | 92,060 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 60,010 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 73,330 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 114,940 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 139,420 |
| h mean | 67 | 47 |
| h median | 64 | 44 |
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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