career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial Engineers and Social Science Research Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial Engineers | Social Science Research Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2112 | 19-4061 |
| title | Industrial Engineers | Social Science Research Assistants |
| onet code | 17-2112.00 | 19-4061.00 |
| 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 social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 350,230 | 32,940 |
| a mean | 107,900 | 63,560 |
| a median | 101,140 | 58,040 |
| a pct10 | 70,000 | 36,410 |
| a pct25 | 81,910 | 46,190 |
| a pct75 | 127,480 | 73,060 |
| a pct90 | 157,140 | 100,620 |
| h mean | 51 | 30 |
| h median | 48 | 27 |
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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