career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Architectural and Civil Drafters and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3011 | 19-2042 |
| title | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| onet code | 17-3011.00 | 19-2042.00 |
| description | Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings. | 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 | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 109,550 | 22,510 |
| a mean | 68,860 | 111,310 |
| a median | 64,280 | 99,240 |
| a pct10 | 44,040 | 58,790 |
| a pct25 | 52,880 | 72,440 |
| a pct75 | 79,510 | 134,350 |
| a pct90 | 98,190 | 178,880 |
| h mean | 33 | 53 |
| h median | 30 | 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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