career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Physicists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Physicists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3026 | 19-2012 |
| title | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Physicists |
| onet code | 17-3026.00 | 19-2012.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 73,410 | 21,340 |
| a mean | 69,780 | 166,000 |
| a median | 64,790 | 166,290 |
| a pct10 | 46,370 | 80,020 |
| a pct25 | 53,230 | 117,450 |
| a pct75 | 79,040 | 210,260 |
| a pct90 | 97,670 | N/A |
| h mean | 33 | 79 |
| h median | 31 | 79 |
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