career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3024 | 19-1013 |
| title | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 17-3024.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 14,680 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 75,710 | 83,040 |
| a median | 70,760 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 47,770 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 58,570 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 87,320 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 109,580 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 36 | 39 |
| h median | 34 | 34 |
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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