career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Economists and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Economists | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3011 | 17-2131 |
| title | Economists | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 19-3011.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 15,880 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 130,910 | 116,380 |
| a median | 115,440 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 62,340 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 82,260 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 166,030 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 212,710 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 62 | 55 |
| h median | 55 | 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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