career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Technicians and Forest and Conservation Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Technicians | Forest and Conservation Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4031 | 19-4071 |
| title | Chemical Technicians | Forest and Conservation Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 | 19-4071.00 |
| 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. | Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 55,640 | 31,080 |
| a mean | 61,300 | 56,660 |
| a median | 57,790 | 54,310 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 | 36,190 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 | 42,560 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 | 66,020 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 | 80,790 |
| h mean | 29 | 27 |
| h median | 27 | 26 |
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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