career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Legislators and Petroleum Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Legislators | Petroleum Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1031 | 17-2171 |
| title | Legislators | Petroleum Engineers |
| onet code | 11-1031.00 | 17-2171.00 |
| description | Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 17 |
| tot emp | 26,510 | 18,970 |
| a mean | 67,390 | 153,560 |
| a median | 44,810 | 141,280 |
| a pct10 | 20,380 | 78,840 |
| a pct25 | 29,120 | 107,330 |
| a pct75 | 80,350 | 191,100 |
| a pct90 | 137,820 | 228,790 |
| h mean | N/A | 73 |
| h median | N/A | 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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