career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3023 | 19-3041 |
| title | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Sociologists |
| onet code | 17-3023.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| 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. | Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 92,710 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 78,580 | 111,670 |
| a median | 77,180 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 48,250 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 60,610 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 94,810 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 111,790 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 37 | 53 |
| h median | 37 | 48 |
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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