career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Forensic Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Forensic Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3025 | 19-4092 |
| title | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Forensic Science Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3025.00 | 19-4092.00 |
| description | Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices. | Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 12,500 | 19,450 |
| a mean | 63,070 | 75,260 |
| a median | 58,890 | 67,440 |
| a pct10 | 39,670 | 45,560 |
| a pct25 | 48,250 | 53,310 |
| a pct75 | 75,290 | 88,710 |
| a pct90 | 92,280 | 110,710 |
| h mean | 30 | 36 |
| h median | 28 | 32 |
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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