career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Hydrologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Hydrologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 19-2043 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Hydrologists |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 19-2043.00 |
| 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. | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 5,720 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 98,130 |
| a median | 52,000 | 92,060 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 60,010 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 73,330 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 114,940 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | 139,420 |
| h mean | 27 | 47 |
| h median | 25 | 44 |
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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