career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates and Political Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Political Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-1023 | 19-3094 |
| title | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Political Scientists |
| onet code | 23-1023.00 | 19-3094.00 |
| description | Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies. | Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 23 | 19 |
| tot emp | 25,580 | 5,950 |
| a mean | 143,110 | 137,600 |
| a median | 156,210 | 139,380 |
| a pct10 | 46,520 | 74,750 |
| a pct25 | 86,060 | 103,030 |
| a pct75 | 189,890 | 172,050 |
| a pct90 | 216,540 | 191,880 |
| h mean | 68 | 66 |
| h median | 75 | 67 |
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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