career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Nuclear Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Nuclear Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 17-2161 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Nuclear Engineers |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 17-2161.00 |
| 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 on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 14,740 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 134,980 |
| a median | 52,000 | 127,520 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 88,290 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 103,010 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 157,600 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | 187,430 |
| h mean | 27 | 64 |
| h median | 25 | 61 |
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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