career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electronics Engineers, Except Computer and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2072 | 17-3026 |
| title | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2072.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| 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. | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 93,940 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 132,500 | 69,780 |
| a median | 127,590 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 79,390 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 98,920 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 164,000 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 199,060 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 63 | 33 |
| h median | 61 | 31 |
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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