career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Hardware Engineers and Computer Network Architects. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Computer Network Architects |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2061 | 15-1241 |
| title | Computer Hardware Engineers | Computer Network Architects |
| onet code | 17-2061.00 | 15-1241.00 |
| description | Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. | Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 75,710 | 177,010 |
| a mean | 156,770 | 135,890 |
| a median | 155,020 | 130,390 |
| a pct10 | 85,430 | 79,520 |
| a pct25 | 115,500 | 102,120 |
| a pct75 | 185,380 | 164,440 |
| a pct90 | 223,820 | 198,030 |
| h mean | 75 | 65 |
| h median | 74 | 62 |
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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