career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemists and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemists | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2031 | 17-3026 |
| title | Chemists | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 19-2031.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| description | Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. | 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 | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 83,250 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 95,940 | 69,780 |
| a median | 84,150 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 53,210 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 63,930 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 120,210 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 154,430 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 46 | 33 |
| h median | 40 | 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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