career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Technicians and Petroleum Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Technicians | Petroleum Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4031 | 17-2171 |
| title | Chemical Technicians | Petroleum Engineers |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 | 17-2171.00 |
| 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. | Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 55,640 | 18,970 |
| a mean | 61,300 | 153,560 |
| a median | 57,790 | 141,280 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 | 78,840 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 | 107,330 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 | 191,100 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 | 228,790 |
| h mean | 29 | 73 |
| h median | 27 | 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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