career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health and General and Operations Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | General and Operations Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4042 | 11-1021 |
| title | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | General and Operations Managers |
| onet code | 19-4042.00 | 11-1021.00 |
| description | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 11 |
| tot emp | 39,390 | 3,584,420 |
| a mean | 56,770 | 133,120 |
| a median | 49,490 | 102,950 |
| a pct10 | 36,130 | 47,420 |
| a pct25 | 38,050 | 67,160 |
| a pct75 | 64,170 | 164,130 |
| a pct90 | 85,630 | N/A |
| h mean | 27 | 64 |
| h median | 23 | 49 |
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