career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 17-2131 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| description | Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 116,380 |
| a median | 78,380 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 39 | 55 |
| h median | 37 | 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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