career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4043 | 19-2042 |
| title | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| onet code | 19-4043.00 | 19-2042.00 |
| description | Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. | 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 | 9,710 | 22,510 |
| a mean | 58,220 | 111,310 |
| a median | 48,390 | 99,240 |
| a pct10 | 32,830 | 58,790 |
| a pct25 | 39,200 | 72,440 |
| a pct75 | 64,470 | 134,350 |
| a pct90 | 92,210 | 178,880 |
| h mean | 27 | 53 |
| h median | 23 | 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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