career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health and Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4042 | 19-4044 |
| title | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4042.00 | 19-4044.00 |
| 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. | Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 39,390 | 2,940 |
| a mean | 56,770 | 64,410 |
| a median | 49,490 | 58,570 |
| a pct10 | 36,130 | 40,330 |
| a pct25 | 38,050 | 47,450 |
| a pct75 | 64,170 | 79,790 |
| a pct90 | 85,630 | 94,310 |
| h mean | 27 | 30 |
| h median | 23 | 28 |
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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