career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Civil Engineers and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Civil Engineers | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2051 | 19-4042 |
| title | Civil Engineers | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
| onet code | 17-2051.00 | 19-4042.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 355,410 | 39,390 |
| a mean | 107,050 | 56,770 |
| a median | 99,590 | 49,490 |
| a pct10 | 65,920 | 36,130 |
| a pct25 | 78,790 | 38,050 |
| a pct75 | 128,290 | 64,170 |
| a pct90 | 160,990 | 85,630 |
| h mean | 51 | 27 |
| h median | 47 | 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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