career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health and Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4042 | 19-4043 |
| title | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4042.00 | 19-4043.00 |
| 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. | Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 39,390 | 9,710 |
| a mean | 56,770 | 58,220 |
| a median | 49,490 | 48,390 |
| a pct10 | 36,130 | 32,830 |
| a pct25 | 38,050 | 39,200 |
| a pct75 | 64,170 | 64,470 |
| a pct90 | 85,630 | 92,210 |
| h mean | 27 | 27 |
| h median | 23 | 23 |
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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