career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 19-2041 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 19-2041.00 |
| 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 or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 84,930 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 88,640 |
| a median | 121,860 | 80,060 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 50,130 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 62,090 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 103,730 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 134,830 |
| h mean | 61 | 42 |
| h median | 58 | 38 |
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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