career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Forensic Science Technicians and Health Education Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Forensic Science Technicians | Health Education Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4092 | 21-1091 |
| title | Forensic Science Technicians | Health Education Specialists |
| onet code | 19-4092.00 | 21-1091.00 |
| 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. | Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 19,450 | 65,150 |
| a mean | 75,260 | 71,700 |
| a median | 67,440 | 63,000 |
| a pct10 | 45,560 | 42,210 |
| a pct25 | 53,310 | 49,880 |
| a pct75 | 88,710 | 84,460 |
| a pct90 | 110,710 | 112,900 |
| h mean | 36 | 34 |
| h median | 32 | 30 |
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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