career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial Engineers and Nuclear Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial Engineers | Nuclear Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2112 | 19-4051 |
| title | Industrial Engineers | Nuclear Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2112.00 | 19-4051.00 |
| 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. | Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 350,230 | 5,990 |
| a mean | 107,900 | 100,730 |
| a median | 101,140 | 104,240 |
| a pct10 | 70,000 | 64,370 |
| a pct25 | 81,910 | 83,330 |
| a pct75 | 127,480 | 113,710 |
| a pct90 | 157,140 | 126,890 |
| h mean | 51 | 48 |
| h median | 48 | 50 |
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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