career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 19-3041 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Sociologists |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| 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. | Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 111,670 |
| a median | 78,380 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 39 | 53 |
| 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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