career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4042 | 17-2131 |
| title | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 19-4042.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| 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. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 39,390 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 56,770 | 116,380 |
| a median | 49,490 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 36,130 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 38,050 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 64,170 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 85,630 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 27 | 55 |
| h median | 23 | 52 |
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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