career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Financial Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Financial Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 11-3031 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Financial Managers |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 11-3031.00 |
| 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 11 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 818,620 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 180,470 |
| a median | 121,860 | 161,700 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 86,490 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 118,360 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 214,210 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | N/A |
| h mean | 61 | 86 |
| h median | 58 | 77 |
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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