career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Technicians and Forensic Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Technicians | Forensic Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4031 | 19-4092 |
| title | Chemical Technicians | Forensic Science Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 | 19-4092.00 |
| 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. | Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 55,640 | 19,450 |
| a mean | 61,300 | 75,260 |
| a median | 57,790 | 67,440 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 | 45,560 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 | 53,310 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 | 88,710 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 | 110,710 |
| h mean | 29 | 36 |
| h median | 27 | 32 |
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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