career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial Engineers and Project Management Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial Engineers | Project Management Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2112 | 13-1082 |
| title | Industrial Engineers | Project Management Specialists |
| onet code | 17-2112.00 | 13-1082.00 |
| 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. | Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 13 |
| tot emp | 350,230 | 1,006,160 |
| a mean | 107,900 | 108,100 |
| a median | 101,140 | 100,750 |
| a pct10 | 70,000 | 59,830 |
| a pct25 | 81,910 | 76,950 |
| a pct75 | 127,480 | 131,660 |
| a pct90 | 157,140 | 165,790 |
| h mean | 51 | 51 |
| h median | 48 | 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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