career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Forensic Science Technicians and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Forensic Science Technicians | Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4092 | 19-3092 |
| title | Forensic Science Technicians | Geographers |
| onet code | 19-4092.00 | 19-3092.00 |
| 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. | Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 19,450 | 1,380 |
| a mean | 75,260 | 98,160 |
| a median | 67,440 | 97,200 |
| a pct10 | 45,560 | 62,390 |
| a pct25 | 53,310 | 75,590 |
| a pct75 | 88,710 | 117,190 |
| a pct90 | 110,710 | 133,680 |
| h mean | 36 | 47 |
| h median | 32 | 46 |
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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