career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial Engineers and Mathematicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial Engineers | Mathematicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2112 | 15-2021 |
| title | Industrial Engineers | Mathematicians |
| onet code | 17-2112.00 | 15-2021.00 |
| description | 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. | Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 350,230 | 2,220 |
| a mean | 107,900 | 122,520 |
| a median | 101,140 | 121,680 |
| a pct10 | 70,000 | 63,430 |
| a pct25 | 81,910 | 85,720 |
| a pct75 | 127,480 | 153,340 |
| a pct90 | 157,140 | 187,660 |
| h mean | 51 | 58 |
| h median | 48 | 58 |
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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