career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Conservation Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Conservation Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3028 | 19-1031 |
| title | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Conservation Scientists |
| onet code | 17-3028.00 | 19-1031.00 |
| 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. | Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 15,320 | 25,590 |
| a mean | 71,080 | 74,310 |
| a median | 65,040 | 67,950 |
| a pct10 | 44,730 | 45,260 |
| a pct25 | 52,250 | 53,190 |
| a pct75 | 83,600 | 87,980 |
| a pct90 | 105,440 | 107,720 |
| h mean | 34 | 35 |
| h median | 31 | 32 |
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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