career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Actuaries and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Actuaries | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2011 | 19-2042 |
| title | Actuaries | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| onet code | 15-2011.00 | 19-2042.00 |
| 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. | Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 28,340 | 22,510 |
| a mean | 134,990 | 111,310 |
| a median | 125,770 | 99,240 |
| a pct10 | 75,240 | 58,790 |
| a pct25 | 90,970 | 72,440 |
| a pct75 | 164,860 | 134,350 |
| a pct90 | 206,430 | 178,880 |
| h mean | 64 | 53 |
| h median | 60 | 47 |
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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