career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Calibration Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Calibration Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 17-3028 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Calibration Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 17-3028.00 |
| description | Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs. | Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 15,320 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 71,080 |
| a median | 52,000 | 65,040 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 44,730 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 52,250 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 83,600 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | 105,440 |
| h mean | 27 | 34 |
| h median | 25 | 31 |
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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