career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Forensic Science Technicians and Industrial-Organizational Psychologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Forensic Science Technicians | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4092 | 19-3032 |
| title | Forensic Science Technicians | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists |
| onet code | 19-4092.00 | 19-3032.00 |
| 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 principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 19,450 | 1,050 |
| a mean | 75,260 | 134,400 |
| a median | 67,440 | 109,840 |
| a pct10 | 45,560 | 51,880 |
| a pct25 | 53,310 | 80,790 |
| a pct75 | 88,710 | 198,170 |
| a pct90 | 110,710 | 224,590 |
| h mean | 36 | 64 |
| h median | 32 | 52 |
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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