career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Nuclear Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Nuclear Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3025 | 17-2161 |
| title | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Nuclear Engineers |
| onet code | 17-3025.00 | 17-2161.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 12,500 | 14,740 |
| a mean | 63,070 | 134,980 |
| a median | 58,890 | 127,520 |
| a pct10 | 39,670 | 88,290 |
| a pct25 | 48,250 | 103,010 |
| a pct75 | 75,290 | 157,600 |
| a pct90 | 92,280 | 187,430 |
| h mean | 30 | 64 |
| h median | 28 | 61 |
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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