career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Civil Engineers and Cost Estimators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Civil Engineers | Cost Estimators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2051 | 13-1051 |
| title | Civil Engineers | Cost Estimators |
| onet code | 17-2051.00 | 13-1051.00 |
| description | Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. | Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 13 |
| tot emp | 355,410 | 219,530 |
| a mean | 107,050 | 83,160 |
| a median | 99,590 | 77,070 |
| a pct10 | 65,920 | 46,330 |
| a pct25 | 78,790 | 59,830 |
| a pct75 | 128,290 | 99,630 |
| a pct90 | 160,990 | 128,640 |
| h mean | 51 | 39 |
| h median | 47 | 37 |
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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