career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians and Software Developers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Software Developers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3024 | 15-1252 |
| title | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Software Developers |
| onet code | 17-3024.00 | 15-1252.00 |
| 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. | Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 14,680 | 1,654,440 |
| a mean | 75,710 | 144,570 |
| a median | 70,760 | 133,080 |
| a pct10 | 47,770 | 79,850 |
| a pct25 | 58,570 | 103,050 |
| a pct75 | 87,320 | 169,000 |
| a pct90 | 109,580 | 211,450 |
| h mean | 36 | 69 |
| h median | 34 | 63 |
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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