career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electronics Engineers, Except Computer and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2072 | 19-2042 |
| title | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| onet code | 17-2072.00 | 19-2042.00 |
| 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. | Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 93,940 | 22,510 |
| a mean | 132,500 | 111,310 |
| a median | 127,590 | 99,240 |
| a pct10 | 79,390 | 58,790 |
| a pct25 | 98,920 | 72,440 |
| a pct75 | 164,000 | 134,350 |
| a pct90 | 199,060 | 178,880 |
| h mean | 63 | 53 |
| h median | 61 | 47 |
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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