career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Occupational Health and Safety Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 19-5011 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 19-5011.00 |
| 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. | Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 128,430 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 88,660 |
| a median | 121,860 | 83,910 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 50,610 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 64,410 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 105,390 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 130,460 |
| h mean | 61 | 42 |
| h median | 58 | 40 |
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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