career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 19-1013 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| 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 research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 83,040 |
| a median | 78,380 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 39 | 39 |
| h median | 37 | 34 |
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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