career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Anthropologists and Archeologists and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Anthropologists and Archeologists | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3091 | 17-2131 |
| title | Anthropologists and Archeologists | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 19-3091.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| description | Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations. | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 8,070 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 71,070 | 116,380 |
| a median | 64,910 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 44,510 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 51,240 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 83,080 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 104,510 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 34 | 55 |
| h median | 31 | 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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