career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Astronomers and Electrical Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Astronomers | Electrical Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2011 | 17-2071 |
| title | Astronomers | Electrical Engineers |
| onet code | 19-2011.00 | 17-2071.00 |
| description | Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems. | Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 1,560 | 188,790 |
| a mean | 134,430 | 120,980 |
| a median | 132,170 | 111,910 |
| a pct10 | 70,730 | 74,670 |
| a pct25 | 94,990 | 87,590 |
| a pct75 | 177,690 | 141,630 |
| a pct90 | 191,880 | 175,460 |
| h mean | 64 | 58 |
| h median | 63 | 53 |
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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