career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Conservation Scientists and Surveying and Mapping Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Conservation Scientists | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1031 | 17-3031 |
| title | Conservation Scientists | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
| onet code | 19-1031.00 | 17-3031.00 |
| 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. | Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 25,590 | 56,720 |
| a mean | 74,310 | 56,890 |
| a median | 67,950 | 51,940 |
| a pct10 | 45,260 | 36,910 |
| a pct25 | 53,190 | 44,180 |
| a pct75 | 87,980 | 65,240 |
| a pct90 | 107,720 | 80,870 |
| h mean | 35 | 27 |
| h median | 32 | 24 |
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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