career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Nuclear Engineers and Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Nuclear Engineers | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2161 | 23-2011 |
| title | Nuclear Engineers | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| onet code | 17-2161.00 | 23-2011.00 |
| description | 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. | Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 23 |
| tot emp | 14,740 | 367,220 |
| a mean | 134,980 | 66,510 |
| a median | 127,520 | 61,010 |
| a pct10 | 88,290 | 39,710 |
| a pct25 | 103,010 | 48,190 |
| a pct75 | 157,600 | 78,280 |
| a pct90 | 187,430 | 98,990 |
| h mean | 64 | 31 |
| h median | 61 | 29 |
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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