career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Lawyers and Petroleum Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Lawyers | Petroleum Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-1011 | 17-2171 |
| title | Lawyers | Petroleum Engineers |
| onet code | 23-1011.00 | 17-2171.00 |
| description | Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law. | Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 23 | 17 |
| tot emp | 747,750 | 18,970 |
| a mean | 182,760 | 153,560 |
| a median | 151,160 | 141,280 |
| a pct10 | 72,780 | 78,840 |
| a pct25 | 99,760 | 107,330 |
| a pct75 | 215,420 | 191,100 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 228,790 |
| h mean | 87 | 73 |
| h median | 72 | 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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