career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Hardware Engineers and Physicists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Physicists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2061 | 19-2012 |
| title | Computer Hardware Engineers | Physicists |
| onet code | 17-2061.00 | 19-2012.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 75,710 | 21,340 |
| a mean | 156,770 | 166,000 |
| a median | 155,020 | 166,290 |
| a pct10 | 85,430 | 80,020 |
| a pct25 | 115,500 | 117,450 |
| a pct75 | 185,380 | 210,260 |
| a pct90 | 223,820 | N/A |
| h mean | 75 | 79 |
| h median | 74 | 79 |
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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