career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical Engineers and Mathematicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical Engineers | Mathematicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2071 | 15-2021 |
| title | Electrical Engineers | Mathematicians |
| onet code | 17-2071.00 | 15-2021.00 |
| description | Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. | Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 188,790 | 2,220 |
| a mean | 120,980 | 122,520 |
| a median | 111,910 | 121,680 |
| a pct10 | 74,670 | 63,430 |
| a pct25 | 87,590 | 85,720 |
| a pct75 | 141,630 | 153,340 |
| a pct90 | 175,460 | 187,660 |
| h mean | 58 | 58 |
| h median | 53 | 58 |
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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