career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 17-3023 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 17-3023.00 |
| 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. | Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 92,710 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 78,580 |
| a median | 121,860 | 77,180 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 48,250 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 60,610 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 94,810 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 111,790 |
| h mean | 61 | 37 |
| h median | 58 | 37 |
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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