career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemists and Industrial Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemists | Industrial Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2031 | 17-2112 |
| title | Chemists | Industrial Engineers |
| onet code | 19-2031.00 | 17-2112.00 |
| description | Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. | Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 83,250 | 350,230 |
| a mean | 95,940 | 107,900 |
| a median | 84,150 | 101,140 |
| a pct10 | 53,210 | 70,000 |
| a pct25 | 63,930 | 81,910 |
| a pct75 | 120,210 | 127,480 |
| a pct90 | 154,430 | 157,140 |
| h mean | 46 | 51 |
| h median | 40 | 48 |
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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