career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Forest and Conservation Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Forest and Conservation Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 19-4071 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Forest and Conservation Technicians |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 19-4071.00 |
| 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. | Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 31,080 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 56,660 |
| a median | 78,380 | 54,310 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 36,190 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 42,560 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 66,020 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 80,790 |
| h mean | 39 | 27 |
| h median | 37 | 26 |
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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