career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Human Resources Specialists and Industrial Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Human Resources Specialists | Industrial Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1071 | 17-2112 |
| title | Human Resources Specialists | Industrial Engineers |
| onet code | 13-1071.00 | 17-2112.00 |
| description | Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas. | Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 17 |
| tot emp | 917,460 | 350,230 |
| a mean | 79,730 | 107,900 |
| a median | 72,910 | 101,140 |
| a pct10 | 45,440 | 70,000 |
| a pct25 | 55,870 | 81,910 |
| a pct75 | 97,270 | 127,480 |
| a pct90 | 126,540 | 157,140 |
| h mean | 38 | 51 |
| h median | 35 | 48 |
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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