career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Forensic Science Technicians and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Forensic Science Technicians | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4092 | 19-2042 |
| title | Forensic Science Technicians | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| onet code | 19-4092.00 | 19-2042.00 |
| 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 composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 19,450 | 22,510 |
| a mean | 75,260 | 111,310 |
| a median | 67,440 | 99,240 |
| a pct10 | 45,560 | 58,790 |
| a pct25 | 53,310 | 72,440 |
| a pct75 | 88,710 | 134,350 |
| a pct90 | 110,710 | 178,880 |
| h mean | 36 | 53 |
| h median | 32 | 47 |
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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