career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cost Estimators and Petroleum Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cost Estimators | Petroleum Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1051 | 17-2171 |
| title | Cost Estimators | Petroleum Engineers |
| onet code | 13-1051.00 | 17-2171.00 |
| description | Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. | Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 17 |
| tot emp | 219,530 | 18,970 |
| a mean | 83,160 | 153,560 |
| a median | 77,070 | 141,280 |
| a pct10 | 46,330 | 78,840 |
| a pct25 | 59,830 | 107,330 |
| a pct75 | 99,630 | 191,100 |
| a pct90 | 128,640 | 228,790 |
| h mean | 39 | 73 |
| h median | 37 | 67 |
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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