career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3028 | 19-2042 |
| title | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| onet code | 17-3028.00 | 19-2042.00 |
| 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. | Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 15,320 | 22,510 |
| a mean | 71,080 | 111,310 |
| a median | 65,040 | 99,240 |
| a pct10 | 44,730 | 58,790 |
| a pct25 | 52,250 | 72,440 |
| a pct75 | 83,600 | 134,350 |
| a pct90 | 105,440 | 178,880 |
| h mean | 34 | 53 |
| h median | 31 | 47 |
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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