career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Mechanical Engineers and Network and Computer Systems Administrators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Mechanical Engineers | Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2141 | 15-1244 |
| title | Mechanical Engineers | Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
| onet code | 17-2141.00 | 15-1244.00 |
| description | Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. | Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 286,760 | 318,570 |
| a mean | 110,080 | 101,190 |
| a median | 102,320 | 96,800 |
| a pct10 | 68,740 | 60,320 |
| a pct25 | 81,800 | 75,860 |
| a pct75 | 130,290 | 123,390 |
| a pct90 | 161,240 | 150,320 |
| h mean | 52 | 48 |
| h median | 49 | 46 |
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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