career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electronics Engineers, Except Computer and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2072 | 19-1013 |
| title | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 17-2072.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 93,940 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 132,500 | 83,040 |
| a median | 127,590 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 79,390 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 98,920 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 164,000 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 199,060 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 63 | 39 |
| h median | 61 | 34 |
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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