career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geographers and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geographers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3092 | 17-3026 |
| title | Geographers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 19-3092.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 1,380 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 98,160 | 69,780 |
| a median | 97,200 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 62,390 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 75,590 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 117,190 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 133,680 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 47 | 33 |
| h median | 46 | 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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