career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemists and Physicists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemists | Physicists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2031 | 19-2012 |
| title | Chemists | Physicists |
| onet code | 19-2031.00 | 19-2012.00 |
| 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 into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 83,250 | 21,340 |
| a mean | 95,940 | 166,000 |
| a median | 84,150 | 166,290 |
| a pct10 | 53,210 | 80,020 |
| a pct25 | 63,930 | 117,450 |
| a pct75 | 120,210 | 210,260 |
| a pct90 | 154,430 | N/A |
| h mean | 46 | 79 |
| h median | 40 | 79 |
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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