career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Foresters and Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Foresters | Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1032 | 19-4044 |
| title | Foresters | Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 19-1032.00 | 19-4044.00 |
| 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. | Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,650 | 2,940 |
| a mean | 74,670 | 64,410 |
| a median | 70,660 | 58,570 |
| a pct10 | 49,240 | 40,330 |
| a pct25 | 58,810 | 47,450 |
| a pct75 | 85,450 | 79,790 |
| a pct90 | 103,220 | 94,310 |
| h mean | 35 | 30 |
| h median | 33 | 28 |
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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