career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Hardware Engineers and Hydrologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Hydrologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2061 | 19-2043 |
| title | Computer Hardware Engineers | Hydrologists |
| onet code | 17-2061.00 | 19-2043.00 |
| 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 the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 75,710 | 5,720 |
| a mean | 156,770 | 98,130 |
| a median | 155,020 | 92,060 |
| a pct10 | 85,430 | 60,010 |
| a pct25 | 115,500 | 73,330 |
| a pct75 | 185,380 | 114,940 |
| a pct90 | 223,820 | 139,420 |
| h mean | 75 | 47 |
| h median | 74 | 44 |
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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