career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical and Electronics Drafters and Physicists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Physicists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3012 | 19-2012 |
| title | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Physicists |
| onet code | 17-3012.00 | 19-2012.00 |
| description | Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment. | Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 20,020 | 21,340 |
| a mean | 77,960 | 166,000 |
| a median | 73,720 | 166,290 |
| a pct10 | 48,680 | 80,020 |
| a pct25 | 58,800 | 117,450 |
| a pct75 | 91,780 | 210,260 |
| a pct90 | 110,180 | N/A |
| h mean | 37 | 79 |
| h median | 35 | 79 |
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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