career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 19-3099 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 19-3099.00 |
| 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. | All social scientists and related workers not listed separately. |
| job zone | 4 | N/A |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 36,970 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 106,440 |
| a median | 121,860 | 100,340 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 62,570 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 79,210 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 127,880 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 160,810 |
| 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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