career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Civil Engineers and Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Civil Engineers | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2051 | 19-2041 |
| title | Civil Engineers | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
| onet code | 17-2051.00 | 19-2041.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 355,410 | 84,930 |
| a mean | 107,050 | 88,640 |
| a median | 99,590 | 80,060 |
| a pct10 | 65,920 | 50,130 |
| a pct25 | 78,790 | 62,090 |
| a pct75 | 128,290 | 103,730 |
| a pct90 | 160,990 | 134,830 |
| h mean | 51 | 42 |
| h median | 47 | 38 |
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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