career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Materials Scientists and Statisticians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Materials Scientists | Statisticians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2032 | 15-2041 |
| title | Materials Scientists | Statisticians |
| onet code | 19-2032.00 | 15-2041.00 |
| description | Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists. | Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 8,330 | 29,800 |
| a mean | 111,410 | 112,330 |
| a median | 104,160 | 103,300 |
| a pct10 | 61,460 | 60,390 |
| a pct25 | 79,980 | 79,210 |
| a pct75 | 134,140 | 137,610 |
| a pct90 | 168,500 | 170,700 |
| h mean | 53 | 54 |
| h median | 50 | 49 |
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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