career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Political Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Political Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 19-3094 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Political Scientists |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 19-3094.00 |
| 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. | Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 5,950 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 137,600 |
| a median | 121,860 | 139,380 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 74,750 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 103,030 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 172,050 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 191,880 |
| h mean | 61 | 66 |
| h median | 58 | 67 |
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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