career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Forensic Science Technicians and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Forensic Science Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4092 | 19-1013 |
| title | Forensic Science Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 19-4092.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 19,450 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 75,260 | 83,040 |
| a median | 67,440 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 45,560 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 53,310 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 88,710 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 110,710 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 36 | 39 |
| h median | 32 | 34 |
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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