career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Programmers and Hydrologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Programmers | Hydrologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1251 | 19-2043 |
| title | Computer Programmers | Hydrologists |
| onet code | 15-1251.00 | 19-2043.00 |
| description | Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 109,870 | 5,720 |
| a mean | 103,640 | 98,130 |
| a median | 98,670 | 92,060 |
| a pct10 | 52,190 | 60,010 |
| a pct25 | 71,860 | 73,330 |
| a pct75 | 128,960 | 114,940 |
| a pct90 | 162,090 | 139,420 |
| h mean | 49 | 47 |
| h median | 47 | 44 |
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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