career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Agricultural Engineers and Biological Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Agricultural Engineers | Biological Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2021 | 19-4021 |
| title | Agricultural Engineers | Biological Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2021.00 | 19-4021.00 |
| description | Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products. | 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 | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 1,680 | 76,190 |
| a mean | 84,240 | 58,020 |
| a median | 84,630 | 52,000 |
| a pct10 | 43,020 | 38,060 |
| a pct25 | 49,930 | 45,380 |
| a pct75 | 103,940 | 66,410 |
| a pct90 | 132,700 | 81,990 |
| h mean | 40 | 27 |
| h median | 40 | 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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