career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3028 | 19-1013 |
| title | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 17-3028.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 15,320 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 71,080 | 83,040 |
| a median | 65,040 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 44,730 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 52,250 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 83,600 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 105,440 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 34 | 39 |
| h median | 31 | 34 |
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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