career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Agricultural Technicians and Surveying and Mapping Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Agricultural Technicians | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4012 | 17-3031 |
| title | Agricultural Technicians | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4012.00 | 17-3031.00 |
| description | Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. | Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 14,340 | 56,720 |
| a mean | 49,680 | 56,890 |
| a median | 46,790 | 51,940 |
| a pct10 | 32,860 | 36,910 |
| a pct25 | 38,480 | 44,180 |
| a pct75 | 59,370 | 65,240 |
| a pct90 | 69,010 | 80,870 |
| h mean | 23 | 27 |
| h median | 22 | 24 |
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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