career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Economists and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Economists | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3011 | 19-4042 |
| title | Economists | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
| onet code | 19-3011.00 | 19-4042.00 |
| description | Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods. | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 15,880 | 39,390 |
| a mean | 130,910 | 56,770 |
| a median | 115,440 | 49,490 |
| a pct10 | 62,340 | 36,130 |
| a pct25 | 82,260 | 38,050 |
| a pct75 | 166,030 | 64,170 |
| a pct90 | 212,710 | 85,630 |
| h mean | 62 | 27 |
| h median | 55 | 23 |
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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