career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Foresters and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Foresters | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1032 | 17-3026 |
| title | Foresters | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 19-1032.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| 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. | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 9,650 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 74,670 | 69,780 |
| a median | 70,660 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 49,240 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 58,810 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 85,450 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 103,220 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 35 | 33 |
| h median | 33 | 31 |
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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