career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Foresters. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Foresters |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 19-1032 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Foresters |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 19-1032.00 |
| 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. | Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 9,650 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 74,670 |
| a median | 78,380 | 70,660 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 49,240 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 58,810 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 85,450 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 103,220 |
| h mean | 39 | 35 |
| h median | 37 | 33 |
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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