career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Personal Financial Advisors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Personal Financial Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 13-2052 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Personal Financial Advisors |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 13-2052.00 |
| 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. | Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 13 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 270,480 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 160,210 |
| a median | 121,860 | 102,140 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 49,990 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 70,620 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 172,540 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | N/A |
| h mean | 61 | 77 |
| h median | 58 | 49 |
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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