career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 17-2151 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 17-2151.00 |
| 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. | Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 6,770 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 108,940 |
| a median | 78,380 | 101,020 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 62,500 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 81,040 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 129,860 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 163,740 |
| h mean | 39 | 52 |
| h median | 37 | 48 |
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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