career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Hydrologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Hydrologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 19-2043 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Hydrologists |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 19-2043.00 |
| 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. | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 5,720 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 98,130 |
| a median | 121,860 | 92,060 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 60,010 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 73,330 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 114,940 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 139,420 |
| h mean | 61 | 47 |
| h median | 58 | 44 |
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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