career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Engineers and Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Engineers | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2081 | 17-2111 |
| title | Environmental Engineers | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors |
| onet code | 17-2081.00 | 17-2111.00 |
| description | Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology. | Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 37,950 | 23,220 |
| a mean | 110,570 | 113,770 |
| a median | 104,170 | 109,660 |
| a pct10 | 64,950 | 62,050 |
| a pct25 | 80,510 | 85,400 |
| a pct75 | 130,830 | 136,150 |
| a pct90 | 161,910 | 166,670 |
| h mean | 53 | 54 |
| h median | 50 | 52 |
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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