career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Mechanical Engineers and Statisticians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Mechanical Engineers | Statisticians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2141 | 15-2041 |
| title | Mechanical Engineers | Statisticians |
| onet code | 17-2141.00 | 15-2041.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 286,760 | 29,800 |
| a mean | 110,080 | 112,330 |
| a median | 102,320 | 103,300 |
| a pct10 | 68,740 | 60,390 |
| a pct25 | 81,800 | 79,210 |
| a pct75 | 130,290 | 137,610 |
| a pct90 | 161,240 | 170,700 |
| h mean | 52 | 54 |
| h median | 49 | 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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