career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Health Education Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Health Education Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3025 | 21-1091 |
| title | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Health Education Specialists |
| onet code | 17-3025.00 | 21-1091.00 |
| 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. | Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 21 |
| tot emp | 12,500 | 65,150 |
| a mean | 63,070 | 71,700 |
| a median | 58,890 | 63,000 |
| a pct10 | 39,670 | 42,210 |
| a pct25 | 48,250 | 49,880 |
| a pct75 | 75,290 | 84,460 |
| a pct90 | 92,280 | 112,900 |
| h mean | 30 | 34 |
| h median | 28 | 30 |
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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