career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Data Scientists and Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Data Scientists | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2051 | 17-3024 |
| title | Data Scientists | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 15-2051.00 | 17-3024.00 |
| description | Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. | Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 15 | 17 |
| tot emp | 233,440 | 14,680 |
| a mean | 124,590 | 75,710 |
| a median | 112,590 | 70,760 |
| a pct10 | 63,650 | 47,770 |
| a pct25 | 82,630 | 58,570 |
| a pct75 | 155,810 | 87,320 |
| a pct90 | 194,410 | 109,580 |
| h mean | 59 | 36 |
| h median | 54 | 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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