career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Legislators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Legislators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 11-1031 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Legislators |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 11-1031.00 |
| 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. | Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 11 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 26,510 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 67,390 |
| a median | 121,860 | 44,810 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 20,380 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 29,120 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 80,350 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 137,820 |
| h mean | 61 | N/A |
| h median | 58 | N/A |
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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