career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Forensic Science Technicians and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Forensic Science Technicians | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4092 | 17-3026 |
| title | Forensic Science Technicians | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4092.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| 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. | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 19,450 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 75,260 | 69,780 |
| a median | 67,440 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 45,560 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 53,310 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 88,710 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 110,710 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 36 | 33 |
| h median | 32 | 31 |
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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