career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 17-3026 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| 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. | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 69,780 |
| a median | 121,860 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 61 | 33 |
| h median | 58 | 31 |
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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