career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Civil Engineers and Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Civil Engineers | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2051 | 19-4043 |
| title | Civil Engineers | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2051.00 | 19-4043.00 |
| 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. | Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 355,410 | 9,710 |
| a mean | 107,050 | 58,220 |
| a median | 99,590 | 48,390 |
| a pct10 | 65,920 | 32,830 |
| a pct25 | 78,790 | 39,200 |
| a pct75 | 128,290 | 64,470 |
| a pct90 | 160,990 | 92,210 |
| 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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