career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2041 | 17-2131 |
| title | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 19-2041.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| description | Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. | 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 | 84,930 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 88,640 | 116,380 |
| a median | 80,060 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 50,130 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 62,090 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 103,730 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 134,830 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 42 | 55 |
| h median | 38 | 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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