career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Social Science Research Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Social Science Research Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 19-4061 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Social Science Research Assistants |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 19-4061.00 |
| 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. | Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 32,940 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 63,560 |
| a median | 134,830 | 58,040 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 36,410 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 46,190 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 73,060 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | 100,620 |
| h mean | 67 | 30 |
| h median | 64 | 27 |
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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