career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Forensic Science Technicians and Foresters. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Forensic Science Technicians | Foresters |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4092 | 19-1032 |
| title | Forensic Science Technicians | Foresters |
| onet code | 19-4092.00 | 19-1032.00 |
| description | Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. | Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 19,450 | 9,650 |
| a mean | 75,260 | 74,670 |
| a median | 67,440 | 70,660 |
| a pct10 | 45,560 | 49,240 |
| a pct25 | 53,310 | 58,810 |
| a pct75 | 88,710 | 85,450 |
| a pct90 | 110,710 | 103,220 |
| h mean | 36 | 35 |
| h median | 32 | 33 |
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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