career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Forensic Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Forensic Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 19-4092 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Forensic Science Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 19-4092.00 |
| 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. | Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 19,450 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 75,260 |
| a median | 52,000 | 67,440 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 45,560 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 53,310 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 88,710 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | 110,710 |
| h mean | 27 | 36 |
| h median | 25 | 32 |
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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