career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Civil Engineers and Forest and Conservation Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Civil Engineers | Forest and Conservation Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2051 | 19-4071 |
| title | Civil Engineers | Forest and Conservation Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2051.00 | 19-4071.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 355,410 | 31,080 |
| a mean | 107,050 | 56,660 |
| a median | 99,590 | 54,310 |
| a pct10 | 65,920 | 36,190 |
| a pct25 | 78,790 | 42,560 |
| a pct75 | 128,290 | 66,020 |
| a pct90 | 160,990 | 80,790 |
| h mean | 51 | 27 |
| h median | 47 | 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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