career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geographers and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geographers | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3092 | 19-2042 |
| title | Geographers | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| onet code | 19-3092.00 | 19-2042.00 |
| description | 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. | Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 1,380 | 22,510 |
| a mean | 98,160 | 111,310 |
| a median | 97,200 | 99,240 |
| a pct10 | 62,390 | 58,790 |
| a pct25 | 75,590 | 72,440 |
| a pct75 | 117,190 | 134,350 |
| a pct90 | 133,680 | 178,880 |
| h mean | 47 | 53 |
| h median | 46 | 47 |
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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