career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3028 | 17-3026 |
| title | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3028.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| description | Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems. | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 15,320 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 71,080 | 69,780 |
| a median | 65,040 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 44,730 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 52,250 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 83,600 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 105,440 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 34 | 33 |
| h median | 31 | 31 |
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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