career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Hardware Engineers and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2061 | 19-1013 |
| title | Computer Hardware Engineers | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 17-2061.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| 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 in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 75,710 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 156,770 | 83,040 |
| a median | 155,020 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 85,430 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 115,500 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 185,380 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 223,820 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 75 | 39 |
| h median | 74 | 34 |
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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