career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Materials Engineers and Occupational Health and Safety Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Materials Engineers | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2131 | 19-5011 |
| title | Materials Engineers | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
| onet code | 17-2131.00 | 19-5011.00 |
| 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. | Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 22,770 | 128,430 |
| a mean | 116,380 | 88,660 |
| a median | 108,310 | 83,910 |
| a pct10 | 68,040 | 50,610 |
| a pct25 | 85,820 | 64,410 |
| a pct75 | 138,370 | 105,390 |
| a pct90 | 172,000 | 130,460 |
| h mean | 55 | 42 |
| h median | 52 | 40 |
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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