career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-9013 | 19-4043 |
| title | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 11-9013.00 | 19-4043.00 |
| description | Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities. | Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 19 |
| tot emp | 5,910 | 9,710 |
| a mean | 97,240 | 58,220 |
| a median | 87,980 | 48,390 |
| a pct10 | 51,700 | 32,830 |
| a pct25 | 67,970 | 39,200 |
| a pct75 | 115,200 | 64,470 |
| a pct90 | 156,530 | 92,210 |
| h mean | 46 | 27 |
| h median | 42 | 23 |
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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