career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Foresters and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Foresters | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1032 | 17-2131 |
| title | Foresters | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 19-1032.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| 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. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 9,650 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 74,670 | 116,380 |
| a median | 70,660 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 49,240 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 58,810 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 85,450 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 103,220 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 35 | 55 |
| h median | 33 | 52 |
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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