career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Project Management Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Project Management Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 13-1082 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Project Management Specialists |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 13-1082.00 |
| 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. | Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 13 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 1,006,160 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 108,100 |
| a median | 121,860 | 100,750 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 59,830 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 76,950 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 131,660 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 165,790 |
| h mean | 61 | 51 |
| h median | 58 | 48 |
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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