career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 21-1012 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 21-1012.00 |
| 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. | Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 21 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 342,350 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 71,520 |
| a median | 78,380 | 65,140 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 43,580 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 51,690 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 83,490 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 105,870 |
| h mean | 39 | 34 |
| h median | 37 | 31 |
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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