career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer and Information Research Scientists and Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1221 | 17-3023 |
| title | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 15-1221.00 | 17-3023.00 |
| description | Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software. | Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. |
| job zone | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 15 | 17 |
| tot emp | 38,480 | 92,710 |
| a mean | 152,310 | 78,580 |
| a median | 140,910 | 77,180 |
| a pct10 | 80,670 | 48,250 |
| a pct25 | 102,710 | 60,610 |
| a pct75 | 181,210 | 94,810 |
| a pct90 | 232,120 | 111,790 |
| h mean | 73 | 37 |
| h median | 67 | 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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