career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Materials Engineers and Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Materials Engineers | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2131 | 17-2151 |
| title | Materials Engineers | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
| onet code | 17-2131.00 | 17-2151.00 |
| description | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. | Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 22,770 | 6,770 |
| a mean | 116,380 | 108,940 |
| a median | 108,310 | 101,020 |
| a pct10 | 68,040 | 62,500 |
| a pct25 | 85,820 | 81,040 |
| a pct75 | 138,370 | 129,860 |
| a pct90 | 172,000 | 163,740 |
| h mean | 55 | 52 |
| h median | 52 | 48 |
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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