career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Operations Research Analysts. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Operations Research Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 15-2031 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Operations Research Analysts |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 15-2031.00 |
| 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. | Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 107,760 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 99,120 |
| a median | 78,380 | 91,290 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 53,910 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 66,910 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 124,120 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 159,280 |
| h mean | 39 | 47 |
| h median | 37 | 43 |
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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