career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Forensic Science Technicians and Materials Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Forensic Science Technicians | Materials Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4092 | 19-2032 |
| title | Forensic Science Technicians | Materials Scientists |
| onet code | 19-4092.00 | 19-2032.00 |
| 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. | Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 19,450 | 8,330 |
| a mean | 75,260 | 111,410 |
| a median | 67,440 | 104,160 |
| a pct10 | 45,560 | 61,460 |
| a pct25 | 53,310 | 79,980 |
| a pct75 | 88,710 | 134,140 |
| a pct90 | 110,710 | 168,500 |
| h mean | 36 | 53 |
| h median | 32 | 50 |
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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