career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Microbiologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Microbiologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 19-1022 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Microbiologists |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 19-1022.00 |
| 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. | Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 19,760 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 95,200 |
| a median | 52,000 | 87,330 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 51,220 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 63,920 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 120,750 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | 150,650 |
| h mean | 27 | 45 |
| h median | 25 | 41 |
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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