career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Chemical Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Chemical Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 19-4031 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Chemical Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 19-4031.00 |
| description | Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering. | Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 55,640 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 61,300 |
| a median | 121,860 | 57,790 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 39,030 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 46,680 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 72,940 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 90,990 |
| h mean | 61 | 29 |
| h median | 58 | 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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