career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 19-2041 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 19-2041.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 84,930 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 88,640 |
| a median | 52,000 | 80,060 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 50,130 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 62,090 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 103,730 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | 134,830 |
| h mean | 27 | 42 |
| h median | 25 | 38 |
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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