career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 17-3024 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 17-3024.00 |
| 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. | Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 14,680 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 75,710 |
| a median | 52,000 | 70,760 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 47,770 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 58,570 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 87,320 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | 109,580 |
| h mean | 27 | 36 |
| h median | 25 | 34 |
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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