career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Engineers and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Engineers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2081 | 17-3026 |
| title | Environmental Engineers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2081.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| description | Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology. | 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 | 37,950 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 110,570 | 69,780 |
| a median | 104,170 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 64,950 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 80,510 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 130,830 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 161,910 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 53 | 33 |
| h median | 50 | 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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