career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Agricultural Engineers and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Agricultural Engineers | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2021 | 19-4042 |
| title | Agricultural Engineers | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
| onet code | 17-2021.00 | 19-4042.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 1,680 | 39,390 |
| a mean | 84,240 | 56,770 |
| a median | 84,630 | 49,490 |
| a pct10 | 43,020 | 36,130 |
| a pct25 | 49,930 | 38,050 |
| a pct75 | 103,940 | 64,170 |
| a pct90 | 132,700 | 85,630 |
| h mean | 40 | 27 |
| h median | 40 | 23 |
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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