career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Microbiologists and Nuclear Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Microbiologists | Nuclear Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1022 | 17-2161 |
| title | Microbiologists | Nuclear Engineers |
| onet code | 19-1022.00 | 17-2161.00 |
| description | Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 19,760 | 14,740 |
| a mean | 95,200 | 134,980 |
| a median | 87,330 | 127,520 |
| a pct10 | 51,220 | 88,290 |
| a pct25 | 63,920 | 103,010 |
| a pct75 | 120,750 | 157,600 |
| a pct90 | 150,650 | 187,430 |
| h mean | 45 | 64 |
| h median | 41 | 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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