career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chief Executives and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chief Executives | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1011 | 17-2131 |
| title | Chief Executives | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 11-1011.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| description | Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 17 |
| tot emp | 211,850 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 262,930 | 116,380 |
| a median | 206,420 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 73,710 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 126,080 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | N/A | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 172,000 |
| h mean | 126 | 55 |
| h median | 99 | 52 |
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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