career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Conservation Scientists and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Conservation Scientists | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1031 | 17-2131 |
| title | Conservation Scientists | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 19-1031.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| description | Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 25,590 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 74,310 | 116,380 |
| a median | 67,950 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 45,260 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 53,190 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 87,980 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 107,720 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 35 | 55 |
| h median | 32 | 52 |
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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