career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Conservation Scientists and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Conservation Scientists | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1031 | 19-1013 |
| title | Conservation Scientists | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 19-1031.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 25,590 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 74,310 | 83,040 |
| a median | 67,950 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 45,260 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 53,190 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 87,980 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 107,720 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 35 | 39 |
| h median | 32 | 34 |
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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