career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Economists and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Economists | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3011 | 17-3026 |
| title | Economists | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 19-3011.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| description | Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods. | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
| job zone | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 15,880 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 130,910 | 69,780 |
| a median | 115,440 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 62,340 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 82,260 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 166,030 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 212,710 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 62 | 33 |
| h median | 55 | 31 |
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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