career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Economists and Petroleum Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Economists | Petroleum Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3011 | 17-2171 |
| title | Economists | Petroleum Engineers |
| onet code | 19-3011.00 | 17-2171.00 |
| 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. | Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 15,880 | 18,970 |
| a mean | 130,910 | 153,560 |
| a median | 115,440 | 141,280 |
| a pct10 | 62,340 | 78,840 |
| a pct25 | 82,260 | 107,330 |
| a pct75 | 166,030 | 191,100 |
| a pct90 | 212,710 | 228,790 |
| h mean | 62 | 73 |
| h median | 55 | 67 |
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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