career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4042 | 19-3041 |
| title | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Sociologists |
| onet code | 19-4042.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| 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. | Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 39,390 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 56,770 | 111,670 |
| a median | 49,490 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 36,130 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 38,050 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 64,170 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 85,630 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 27 | 53 |
| h median | 23 | 48 |
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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