career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biochemists and Biophysicists and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1021 | 19-2042 |
| title | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| onet code | 19-1021.00 | 19-2042.00 |
| description | Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms. | 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 | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 34,520 | 22,510 |
| a mean | 115,570 | 111,310 |
| a median | 103,650 | 99,240 |
| a pct10 | 64,890 | 58,790 |
| a pct25 | 78,730 | 72,440 |
| a pct75 | 134,460 | 134,350 |
| a pct90 | 168,900 | 178,880 |
| h mean | 55 | 53 |
| h median | 49 | 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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