career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biochemists and Biophysicists and Hydrologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Hydrologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1021 | 19-2043 |
| title | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Hydrologists |
| onet code | 19-1021.00 | 19-2043.00 |
| 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. | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 34,520 | 5,720 |
| a mean | 115,570 | 98,130 |
| a median | 103,650 | 92,060 |
| a pct10 | 64,890 | 60,010 |
| a pct25 | 78,730 | 73,330 |
| a pct75 | 134,460 | 114,940 |
| a pct90 | 168,900 | 139,420 |
| h mean | 55 | 47 |
| h median | 49 | 44 |
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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