career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Materials Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Materials Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 19-2032 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Materials Scientists |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 19-2032.00 |
| 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. | Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 8,330 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 111,410 |
| a median | 78,380 | 104,160 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 61,460 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 79,980 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 134,140 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 168,500 |
| h mean | 39 | 53 |
| h median | 37 | 50 |
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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