career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Actuaries and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Actuaries | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2011 | 19-4042 |
| title | Actuaries | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
| onet code | 15-2011.00 | 19-4042.00 |
| 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. | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 28,340 | 39,390 |
| a mean | 134,990 | 56,770 |
| a median | 125,770 | 49,490 |
| a pct10 | 75,240 | 36,130 |
| a pct25 | 90,970 | 38,050 |
| a pct75 | 164,860 | 64,170 |
| a pct90 | 206,430 | 85,630 |
| h mean | 64 | 27 |
| h median | 60 | 23 |
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