career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical Engineers and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical Engineers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2071 | 17-3026 |
| title | Electrical Engineers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2071.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| description | Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 188,790 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 120,980 | 69,780 |
| a median | 111,910 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 74,670 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 87,590 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 141,630 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 175,460 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 58 | 33 |
| h median | 53 | 31 |
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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