career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Cartographers and Photogrammetrists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3028 | 17-1021 |
| title | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
| onet code | 17-3028.00 | 17-1021.00 |
| description | Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems. | Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 15,320 | 12,790 |
| a mean | 71,080 | 82,860 |
| a median | 65,040 | 78,380 |
| a pct10 | 44,730 | 50,500 |
| a pct25 | 52,250 | 62,860 |
| a pct75 | 83,600 | 99,650 |
| a pct90 | 105,440 | 121,440 |
| h mean | 34 | 39 |
| h median | 31 | 37 |
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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