career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3026 | 17-2131 |
| title | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 17-3026.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| description | 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. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 73,410 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 69,780 | 116,380 |
| a median | 64,790 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 46,370 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 53,230 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 79,040 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 97,670 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 33 | 55 |
| h median | 31 | 52 |
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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