career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3023 | 19-4044 |
| title | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3023.00 | 19-4044.00 |
| 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. | Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 92,710 | 2,940 |
| a mean | 78,580 | 64,410 |
| a median | 77,180 | 58,570 |
| a pct10 | 48,250 | 40,330 |
| a pct25 | 60,610 | 47,450 |
| a pct75 | 94,810 | 79,790 |
| a pct90 | 111,790 | 94,310 |
| h mean | 37 | 30 |
| h median | 37 | 28 |
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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