career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3023 | 17-2131 |
| title | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 17-3023.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 92,710 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 78,580 | 116,380 |
| a median | 77,180 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 48,250 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 60,610 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 94,810 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 111,790 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 37 | 55 |
| h median | 37 | 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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