career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3023 | 19-2041 |
| title | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
| onet code | 17-3023.00 | 19-2041.00 |
| description | Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. | Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 92,710 | 84,930 |
| a mean | 78,580 | 88,640 |
| a median | 77,180 | 80,060 |
| a pct10 | 48,250 | 50,130 |
| a pct25 | 60,610 | 62,090 |
| a pct75 | 94,810 | 103,730 |
| a pct90 | 111,790 | 134,830 |
| h mean | 37 | 42 |
| h median | 37 | 38 |
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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