career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Materials Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Materials Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 19-2032 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Materials Scientists |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 19-2032.00 |
| 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 and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 8,330 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 111,410 |
| a median | 134,830 | 104,160 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 61,460 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 79,980 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 134,140 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 168,500 |
| h mean | 67 | 53 |
| h median | 64 | 50 |
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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