career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 19-4042 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 19-4042.00 |
| 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. | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 39,390 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 56,770 |
| a median | 121,860 | 49,490 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 36,130 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 38,050 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 64,170 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 85,630 |
| h mean | 61 | 27 |
| h median | 58 | 23 |
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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