career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cost Estimators and Survey Researchers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cost Estimators | Survey Researchers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1051 | 19-3022 |
| title | Cost Estimators | Survey Researchers |
| onet code | 13-1051.00 | 19-3022.00 |
| 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. | Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 13 | 19 |
| tot emp | 219,530 | 7,720 |
| a mean | 83,160 | 73,470 |
| a median | 77,070 | 63,380 |
| a pct10 | 46,330 | 36,950 |
| a pct25 | 59,830 | 46,110 |
| a pct75 | 99,630 | 85,370 |
| a pct90 | 128,640 | 118,730 |
| h mean | 39 | 35 |
| h median | 37 | 30 |
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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