career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Nuclear Engineers and Social Science Research Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Nuclear Engineers | Social Science Research Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2161 | 19-4061 |
| title | Nuclear Engineers | Social Science Research Assistants |
| onet code | 17-2161.00 | 19-4061.00 |
| 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 social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 14,740 | 32,940 |
| a mean | 134,980 | 63,560 |
| a median | 127,520 | 58,040 |
| a pct10 | 88,290 | 36,410 |
| a pct25 | 103,010 | 46,190 |
| a pct75 | 157,600 | 73,060 |
| a pct90 | 187,430 | 100,620 |
| h mean | 64 | 30 |
| h median | 61 | 27 |
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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