career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Forensic Science Technicians and School Psychologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Forensic Science Technicians | School Psychologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4092 | 19-3034 |
| title | Forensic Science Technicians | School Psychologists |
| onet code | 19-4092.00 | 19-3034.00 |
| 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. | Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 19,450 | 63,830 |
| a mean | 75,260 | 93,610 |
| a median | 67,440 | 86,930 |
| a pct10 | 45,560 | 60,880 |
| a pct25 | 53,310 | 73,240 |
| a pct75 | 88,710 | 108,210 |
| a pct90 | 110,710 | 132,320 |
| h mean | 36 | 45 |
| h median | 32 | 41 |
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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