career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors and Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1012 | 19-4043 |
| title | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 21-1012.00 | 19-4043.00 |
| description | Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services. | Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 342,350 | 9,710 |
| a mean | 71,520 | 58,220 |
| a median | 65,140 | 48,390 |
| a pct10 | 43,580 | 32,830 |
| a pct25 | 51,690 | 39,200 |
| a pct75 | 83,490 | 64,470 |
| a pct90 | 105,870 | 92,210 |
| h mean | 34 | 27 |
| h median | 31 | 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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