career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electronics Engineers, Except Computer and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2072 | 19-4042 |
| title | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
| onet code | 17-2072.00 | 19-4042.00 |
| description | Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 93,940 | 39,390 |
| a mean | 132,500 | 56,770 |
| a median | 127,590 | 49,490 |
| a pct10 | 79,390 | 36,130 |
| a pct25 | 98,920 | 38,050 |
| a pct75 | 164,000 | 64,170 |
| a pct90 | 199,060 | 85,630 |
| h mean | 63 | 27 |
| h median | 61 | 23 |
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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