career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Forensic Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Forensic Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 19-4092 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Forensic Science Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 19-4092.00 |
| 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. | Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 19,450 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 75,260 |
| a median | 121,860 | 67,440 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 45,560 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 53,310 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 88,710 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 110,710 |
| h mean | 61 | 36 |
| h median | 58 | 32 |
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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