career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Legislators and Physicists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Legislators | Physicists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1031 | 19-2012 |
| title | Legislators | Physicists |
| onet code | 11-1031.00 | 19-2012.00 |
| description | Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions. | Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 11 | 19 |
| tot emp | 26,510 | 21,340 |
| a mean | 67,390 | 166,000 |
| a median | 44,810 | 166,290 |
| a pct10 | 20,380 | 80,020 |
| a pct25 | 29,120 | 117,450 |
| a pct75 | 80,350 | 210,260 |
| a pct90 | 137,820 | N/A |
| h mean | N/A | 79 |
| h median | N/A | 79 |
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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