career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Data Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Data Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 15-2051 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Data Scientists |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 15-2051.00 |
| description | Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. | Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 233,440 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 124,590 |
| a median | 78,380 | 112,590 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 63,650 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 82,630 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 155,810 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 194,410 |
| h mean | 39 | 59 |
| h median | 37 | 54 |
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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