career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Materials Engineers and Surveying and Mapping Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Materials Engineers | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2131 | 17-3031 |
| title | Materials Engineers | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2131.00 | 17-3031.00 |
| 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. | Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 22,770 | 56,720 |
| a mean | 116,380 | 56,890 |
| a median | 108,310 | 51,940 |
| a pct10 | 68,040 | 36,910 |
| a pct25 | 85,820 | 44,180 |
| a pct75 | 138,370 | 65,240 |
| a pct90 | 172,000 | 80,870 |
| h mean | 55 | 27 |
| h median | 52 | 24 |
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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