career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Actuaries and Biological Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Actuaries | Biological Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2011 | 19-4021 |
| title | Actuaries | Biological Technicians |
| onet code | 15-2011.00 | 19-4021.00 |
| description | Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits. | Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 28,340 | 76,190 |
| a mean | 134,990 | 58,020 |
| a median | 125,770 | 52,000 |
| a pct10 | 75,240 | 38,060 |
| a pct25 | 90,970 | 45,380 |
| a pct75 | 164,860 | 66,410 |
| a pct90 | 206,430 | 81,990 |
| h mean | 64 | 27 |
| h median | 60 | 25 |
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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