career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 17-2131 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| 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. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 116,380 |
| a median | 134,830 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 67 | 55 |
| h median | 64 | 52 |
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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