career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Foresters and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Foresters | Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1032 | 19-3092 |
| title | Foresters | Geographers |
| onet code | 19-1032.00 | 19-3092.00 |
| description | Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules. | Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,650 | 1,380 |
| a mean | 74,670 | 98,160 |
| a median | 70,660 | 97,200 |
| a pct10 | 49,240 | 62,390 |
| a pct25 | 58,810 | 75,590 |
| a pct75 | 85,450 | 117,190 |
| a pct90 | 103,220 | 133,680 |
| h mean | 35 | 47 |
| h median | 33 | 46 |
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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