career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemists and Economists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemists | Economists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2031 | 19-3011 |
| title | Chemists | Economists |
| onet code | 19-2031.00 | 19-3011.00 |
| description | Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. | Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 83,250 | 15,880 |
| a mean | 95,940 | 130,910 |
| a median | 84,150 | 115,440 |
| a pct10 | 53,210 | 62,340 |
| a pct25 | 63,930 | 82,260 |
| a pct75 | 120,210 | 166,030 |
| a pct90 | 154,430 | 212,710 |
| h mean | 46 | 62 |
| h median | 40 | 55 |
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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