career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Forest and Conservation Technicians and Hydrologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Forest and Conservation Technicians | Hydrologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4071 | 19-2043 |
| title | Forest and Conservation Technicians | Hydrologists |
| onet code | 19-4071.00 | 19-2043.00 |
| description | Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats. | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 31,080 | 5,720 |
| a mean | 56,660 | 98,130 |
| a median | 54,310 | 92,060 |
| a pct10 | 36,190 | 60,010 |
| a pct25 | 42,560 | 73,330 |
| a pct75 | 66,020 | 114,940 |
| a pct90 | 80,790 | 139,420 |
| h mean | 27 | 47 |
| h median | 26 | 44 |
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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