career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3025 | 19-3092 |
| title | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Geographers |
| onet code | 17-3025.00 | 19-3092.00 |
| 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. | Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 12,500 | 1,380 |
| a mean | 63,070 | 98,160 |
| a median | 58,890 | 97,200 |
| a pct10 | 39,670 | 62,390 |
| a pct25 | 48,250 | 75,590 |
| a pct75 | 75,290 | 117,190 |
| a pct90 | 92,280 | 133,680 |
| h mean | 30 | 47 |
| h median | 28 | 46 |
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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