career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Hardware Engineers and Computer Systems Analysts. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Computer Systems Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2061 | 15-1211 |
| title | Computer Hardware Engineers | Computer Systems Analysts |
| onet code | 17-2061.00 | 15-1211.00 |
| 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. | Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 75,710 | 497,800 |
| a mean | 156,770 | 111,960 |
| a median | 155,020 | 103,790 |
| a pct10 | 85,430 | 63,160 |
| a pct25 | 115,500 | 80,900 |
| a pct75 | 185,380 | 132,360 |
| a pct90 | 223,820 | 166,030 |
| h mean | 75 | 53 |
| h median | 74 | 49 |
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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