career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Hardware Engineers and Personal Financial Advisors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Personal Financial Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2061 | 13-2052 |
| title | Computer Hardware Engineers | Personal Financial Advisors |
| onet code | 17-2061.00 | 13-2052.00 |
| 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. | Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 13 |
| tot emp | 75,710 | 270,480 |
| a mean | 156,770 | 160,210 |
| a median | 155,020 | 102,140 |
| a pct10 | 85,430 | 49,990 |
| a pct25 | 115,500 | 70,620 |
| a pct75 | 185,380 | 172,540 |
| a pct90 | 223,820 | N/A |
| h mean | 75 | 77 |
| 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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