career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Hardware Engineers and Forensic Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Forensic Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2061 | 19-4092 |
| title | Computer Hardware Engineers | Forensic Science Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2061.00 | 19-4092.00 |
| 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. | Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 75,710 | 19,450 |
| a mean | 156,770 | 75,260 |
| a median | 155,020 | 67,440 |
| a pct10 | 85,430 | 45,560 |
| a pct25 | 115,500 | 53,310 |
| a pct75 | 185,380 | 88,710 |
| a pct90 | 223,820 | 110,710 |
| h mean | 75 | 36 |
| h median | 74 | 32 |
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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