career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Computer and Information Research Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Computer and Information Research Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 15-1221 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Computer and Information Research Scientists |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 15-1221.00 |
| 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 research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 38,480 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 152,310 |
| a median | 121,860 | 140,910 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 80,670 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 102,710 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 181,210 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 232,120 |
| h mean | 61 | 73 |
| h median | 58 | 67 |
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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