career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Microbiologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Microbiologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3023 | 19-1022 |
| title | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Microbiologists |
| onet code | 17-3023.00 | 19-1022.00 |
| 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. | Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 92,710 | 19,760 |
| a mean | 78,580 | 95,200 |
| a median | 77,180 | 87,330 |
| a pct10 | 48,250 | 51,220 |
| a pct25 | 60,610 | 63,920 |
| a pct75 | 94,810 | 120,750 |
| a pct90 | 111,790 | 150,650 |
| h mean | 37 | 45 |
| h median | 37 | 41 |
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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