career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Technicians and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Technicians | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4031 | 17-3026 |
| title | Chemical Technicians | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| 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. | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 55,640 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 61,300 | 69,780 |
| a median | 57,790 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 29 | 33 |
| h median | 27 | 31 |
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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