career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Hardware Engineers and Electronics Engineers, Except Computer. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2061 | 17-2072 |
| title | Computer Hardware Engineers | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
| onet code | 17-2061.00 | 17-2072.00 |
| 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. | Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 75,710 | 93,940 |
| a mean | 156,770 | 132,500 |
| a median | 155,020 | 127,590 |
| a pct10 | 85,430 | 79,390 |
| a pct25 | 115,500 | 98,920 |
| a pct75 | 185,380 | 164,000 |
| a pct90 | 223,820 | 199,060 |
| h mean | 75 | 63 |
| h median | 74 | 61 |
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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