career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Physicists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Physicists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 19-2012 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Physicists |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 19-2012.00 |
| 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 into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 21,340 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 166,000 |
| a median | 52,000 | 166,290 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 80,020 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 117,450 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 210,260 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | N/A |
| h mean | 27 | 79 |
| h median | 25 | 79 |
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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