career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Mechanical Drafters and Nuclear Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Mechanical Drafters | Nuclear Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3013 | 17-2161 |
| title | Mechanical Drafters | Nuclear Engineers |
| onet code | 17-3013.00 | 17-2161.00 |
| description | Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. | Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 39,900 | 14,740 |
| a mean | 74,040 | 134,980 |
| a median | 68,510 | 127,520 |
| a pct10 | 46,500 | 88,290 |
| a pct25 | 56,470 | 103,010 |
| a pct75 | 85,580 | 157,600 |
| a pct90 | 107,600 | 187,430 |
| h mean | 35 | 64 |
| h median | 32 | 61 |
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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