career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians and Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3024 | 17-2151 |
| title | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
| onet code | 17-3024.00 | 17-2151.00 |
| description | Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment. | Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 14,680 | 6,770 |
| a mean | 75,710 | 108,940 |
| a median | 70,760 | 101,020 |
| a pct10 | 47,770 | 62,500 |
| a pct25 | 58,570 | 81,040 |
| a pct75 | 87,320 | 129,860 |
| a pct90 | 109,580 | 163,740 |
| h mean | 36 | 52 |
| h median | 34 | 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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