career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3023 | 19-4043 |
| title | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3023.00 | 19-4043.00 |
| description | Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. | 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 | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 92,710 | 9,710 |
| a mean | 78,580 | 58,220 |
| a median | 77,180 | 48,390 |
| a pct10 | 48,250 | 32,830 |
| a pct25 | 60,610 | 39,200 |
| a pct75 | 94,810 | 64,470 |
| a pct90 | 111,790 | 92,210 |
| h mean | 37 | 27 |
| h median | 37 | 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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