career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3025 | 19-1013 |
| title | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 17-3025.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| 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 in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 12,500 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 63,070 | 83,040 |
| a median | 58,890 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 39,670 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 48,250 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 75,290 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 92,280 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 30 | 39 |
| h median | 28 | 34 |
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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