career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical Engineers and Physical Scientists, All Other. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical Engineers | Physical Scientists, All Other |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2071 | 19-2099 |
| title | Electrical Engineers | Physical Scientists, All Other |
| onet code | 17-2071.00 | 19-2099.00 |
| description | Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. | All physical scientists not listed separately. |
| job zone | 4 | N/A |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 188,790 | 22,580 |
| a mean | 120,980 | 123,070 |
| a median | 111,910 | 117,960 |
| a pct10 | 74,670 | 61,990 |
| a pct25 | 87,590 | 82,450 |
| a pct75 | 141,630 | 154,900 |
| a pct90 | 175,460 | 191,880 |
| h mean | 58 | 59 |
| h median | 53 | 56 |
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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