career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Computer Hardware Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Computer Hardware Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 17-2061 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Computer Hardware Engineers |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 17-2061.00 |
| 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. | Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 75,710 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 156,770 |
| a median | 121,860 | 155,020 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 85,430 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 115,500 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 185,380 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 223,820 |
| h mean | 61 | 75 |
| h median | 58 | 74 |
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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