career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Materials Engineers and Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Materials Engineers | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2131 | 19-1023 |
| title | Materials Engineers | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
| onet code | 17-2131.00 | 19-1023.00 |
| 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. | Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 22,770 | 16,920 |
| a mean | 116,380 | 77,920 |
| a median | 108,310 | 72,860 |
| a pct10 | 68,040 | 48,240 |
| a pct25 | 85,820 | 58,360 |
| a pct75 | 138,370 | 90,590 |
| a pct90 | 172,000 | 113,350 |
| h mean | 55 | 37 |
| h median | 52 | 35 |
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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