career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 21-1012 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 21-1012.00 |
| 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. | Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 21 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 342,350 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 71,520 |
| a median | 121,860 | 65,140 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 43,580 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 51,690 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 83,490 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 105,870 |
| h mean | 61 | 34 |
| h median | 58 | 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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