career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Hardware Engineers and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2061 | 17-3026 |
| title | Computer Hardware Engineers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2061.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| 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. | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 75,710 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 156,770 | 69,780 |
| a median | 155,020 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 85,430 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 115,500 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 185,380 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 223,820 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 75 | 33 |
| h median | 74 | 31 |
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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