career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Credit Counselors and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Credit Counselors | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-2071 | 17-2131 |
| title | Credit Counselors | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 13-2071.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| description | Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 17 |
| tot emp | 28,110 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 55,890 | 116,380 |
| a median | 50,480 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 38,980 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 45,420 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 61,760 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 77,920 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 26 | 55 |
| h median | 24 | 52 |
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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