career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Civil Engineers and Nuclear Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Civil Engineers | Nuclear Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2051 | 19-4051 |
| title | Civil Engineers | Nuclear Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2051.00 | 19-4051.00 |
| 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. | Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 355,410 | 5,990 |
| a mean | 107,050 | 100,730 |
| a median | 99,590 | 104,240 |
| a pct10 | 65,920 | 64,370 |
| a pct25 | 78,790 | 83,330 |
| a pct75 | 128,290 | 113,710 |
| a pct90 | 160,990 | 126,890 |
| h mean | 51 | 48 |
| h median | 47 | 50 |
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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