career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Forensic Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Forensic Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3028 | 19-4092 |
| title | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Forensic Science Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3028.00 | 19-4092.00 |
| 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. | Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 15,320 | 19,450 |
| a mean | 71,080 | 75,260 |
| a median | 65,040 | 67,440 |
| a pct10 | 44,730 | 45,560 |
| a pct25 | 52,250 | 53,310 |
| a pct75 | 83,600 | 88,710 |
| a pct90 | 105,440 | 110,710 |
| h mean | 34 | 36 |
| 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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