career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Petroleum Engineers and Survey Researchers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Petroleum Engineers | Survey Researchers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2171 | 19-3022 |
| title | Petroleum Engineers | Survey Researchers |
| onet code | 17-2171.00 | 19-3022.00 |
| description | Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice. | Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 18,970 | 7,720 |
| a mean | 153,560 | 73,470 |
| a median | 141,280 | 63,380 |
| a pct10 | 78,840 | 36,950 |
| a pct25 | 107,330 | 46,110 |
| a pct75 | 191,100 | 85,370 |
| a pct90 | 228,790 | 118,730 |
| h mean | 73 | 35 |
| h median | 67 | 30 |
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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