career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Civil Engineers and Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Civil Engineers | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2051 | 17-3027 |
| title | Civil Engineers | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2051.00 | 17-3027.00 |
| 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. | Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 355,410 | 37,450 |
| a mean | 107,050 | 72,450 |
| a median | 99,590 | 68,730 |
| a pct10 | 65,920 | 46,940 |
| a pct25 | 78,790 | 57,330 |
| a pct75 | 128,290 | 82,980 |
| a pct90 | 160,990 | 100,890 |
| h mean | 51 | 34 |
| h median | 47 | 33 |
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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