career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Technicians and Cost Estimators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Technicians | Cost Estimators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4031 | 13-1051 |
| title | Chemical Technicians | Cost Estimators |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 | 13-1051.00 |
| description | Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. | Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 13 |
| tot emp | 55,640 | 219,530 |
| a mean | 61,300 | 83,160 |
| a median | 57,790 | 77,070 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 | 46,330 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 | 59,830 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 | 99,630 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 | 128,640 |
| h mean | 29 | 39 |
| h median | 27 | 37 |
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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