career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 17-2111 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 17-2111.00 |
| 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. | Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 23,220 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 113,770 |
| a median | 52,000 | 109,660 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 62,050 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 85,400 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 136,150 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | 166,670 |
| h mean | 27 | 54 |
| h median | 25 | 52 |
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