career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3025 | 19-2042 |
| title | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| onet code | 17-3025.00 | 19-2042.00 |
| 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 composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 12,500 | 22,510 |
| a mean | 63,070 | 111,310 |
| a median | 58,890 | 99,240 |
| a pct10 | 39,670 | 58,790 |
| a pct25 | 48,250 | 72,440 |
| a pct75 | 75,290 | 134,350 |
| a pct90 | 92,280 | 178,880 |
| h mean | 30 | 53 |
| h median | 28 | 47 |
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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