career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Historians and Mechanical Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Historians | Mechanical Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3093 | 17-2141 |
| title | Historians | Mechanical Engineers |
| onet code | 19-3093.00 | 17-2141.00 |
| description | Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters. | Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 3,140 | 286,760 |
| a mean | 78,470 | 110,080 |
| a median | 74,050 | 102,320 |
| a pct10 | 38,630 | 68,740 |
| a pct25 | 55,190 | 81,800 |
| a pct75 | 96,330 | 130,290 |
| a pct90 | 128,500 | 161,240 |
| h mean | 37 | 52 |
| h median | 35 | 49 |
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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