career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biochemists and Biophysicists and Surveying and Mapping Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1021 | 17-3031 |
| title | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
| onet code | 19-1021.00 | 17-3031.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 34,520 | 56,720 |
| a mean | 115,570 | 56,890 |
| a median | 103,650 | 51,940 |
| a pct10 | 64,890 | 36,910 |
| a pct25 | 78,730 | 44,180 |
| a pct75 | 134,460 | 65,240 |
| a pct90 | 168,900 | 80,870 |
| h mean | 55 | 27 |
| h median | 49 | 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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