career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians and Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3024 | 19-4044 |
| title | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3024.00 | 19-4044.00 |
| description | Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment. | 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 | 14,680 | 2,940 |
| a mean | 75,710 | 64,410 |
| a median | 70,760 | 58,570 |
| a pct10 | 47,770 | 40,330 |
| a pct25 | 58,570 | 47,450 |
| a pct75 | 87,320 | 79,790 |
| a pct90 | 109,580 | 94,310 |
| h mean | 36 | 30 |
| h median | 34 | 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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