career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health and Health Education Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Health Education Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4042 | 21-1091 |
| title | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Health Education Specialists |
| onet code | 19-4042.00 | 21-1091.00 |
| 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. | Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 39,390 | 65,150 |
| a mean | 56,770 | 71,700 |
| a median | 49,490 | 63,000 |
| a pct10 | 36,130 | 42,210 |
| a pct25 | 38,050 | 49,880 |
| a pct75 | 64,170 | 84,460 |
| a pct90 | 85,630 | 112,900 |
| h mean | 27 | 34 |
| h median | 23 | 30 |
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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