career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3028 | 19-1023 |
| title | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
| onet code | 17-3028.00 | 19-1023.00 |
| 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 origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 15,320 | 16,920 |
| a mean | 71,080 | 77,920 |
| a median | 65,040 | 72,860 |
| a pct10 | 44,730 | 48,240 |
| a pct25 | 52,250 | 58,360 |
| a pct75 | 83,600 | 90,590 |
| a pct90 | 105,440 | 113,350 |
| h mean | 34 | 37 |
| h median | 31 | 35 |
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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