career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Political Scientists and Urban and Regional Planners. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Political Scientists | Urban and Regional Planners |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3094 | 19-3051 |
| title | Political Scientists | Urban and Regional Planners |
| onet code | 19-3094.00 | 19-3051.00 |
| description | Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. | Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 5,950 | 43,040 |
| a mean | 137,600 | 89,730 |
| a median | 139,380 | 83,720 |
| a pct10 | 74,750 | 55,590 |
| a pct25 | 103,030 | 66,210 |
| a pct75 | 172,050 | 104,450 |
| a pct90 | 191,880 | 128,550 |
| h mean | 66 | 43 |
| h median | 67 | 40 |
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