career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Materials Engineers and Web and Digital Interface Designers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Materials Engineers | Web and Digital Interface Designers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2131 | 15-1255 |
| title | Materials Engineers | Web and Digital Interface Designers |
| onet code | 17-2131.00 | 15-1255.00 |
| 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. | Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 22,770 | 111,400 |
| a mean | 116,380 | 111,450 |
| a median | 108,310 | 98,090 |
| a pct10 | 68,040 | 47,840 |
| a pct25 | 85,820 | 64,990 |
| a pct75 | 138,370 | 141,860 |
| a pct90 | 172,000 | 192,180 |
| h mean | 55 | 53 |
| h median | 52 | 47 |
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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