career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Technicians and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Technicians | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4031 | 19-4042 |
| title | Chemical Technicians | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 | 19-4042.00 |
| description | Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 55,640 | 39,390 |
| a mean | 61,300 | 56,770 |
| a median | 57,790 | 49,490 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 | 36,130 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 | 38,050 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 | 64,170 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 | 85,630 |
| h mean | 29 | 27 |
| h median | 27 | 23 |
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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