career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Civil Engineers and Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Civil Engineers | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2051 | 17-3025 |
| title | Civil Engineers | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2051.00 | 17-3025.00 |
| description | Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. | Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 355,410 | 12,500 |
| a mean | 107,050 | 63,070 |
| a median | 99,590 | 58,890 |
| a pct10 | 65,920 | 39,670 |
| a pct25 | 78,790 | 48,250 |
| a pct75 | 128,290 | 75,290 |
| a pct90 | 160,990 | 92,280 |
| h mean | 51 | 30 |
| h median | 47 | 28 |
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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