career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Engineers and Hydrologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Engineers | Hydrologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2081 | 19-2043 |
| title | Environmental Engineers | Hydrologists |
| onet code | 17-2081.00 | 19-2043.00 |
| 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. | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 37,950 | 5,720 |
| a mean | 110,570 | 98,130 |
| a median | 104,170 | 92,060 |
| a pct10 | 64,950 | 60,010 |
| a pct25 | 80,510 | 73,330 |
| a pct75 | 130,830 | 114,940 |
| a pct90 | 161,910 | 139,420 |
| h mean | 53 | 47 |
| h median | 50 | 44 |
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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