career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators and Forensic Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Forensic Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1031 | 19-4092 |
| title | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Forensic Science Technicians |
| onet code | 13-1031.00 | 19-4092.00 |
| description | Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims. | Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 13 | 19 |
| tot emp | 305,020 | 19,450 |
| a mean | 78,770 | 75,260 |
| a median | 76,790 | 67,440 |
| a pct10 | 47,810 | 45,560 |
| a pct25 | 60,100 | 53,310 |
| a pct75 | 95,990 | 88,710 |
| a pct90 | 112,150 | 110,710 |
| h mean | 37 | 36 |
| h median | 36 | 32 |
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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