career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians and Industrial Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | Industrial Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4043 | 17-2112 |
| title | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | Industrial Engineers |
| onet code | 19-4043.00 | 17-2112.00 |
| 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. | Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 9,710 | 350,230 |
| a mean | 58,220 | 107,900 |
| a median | 48,390 | 101,140 |
| a pct10 | 32,830 | 70,000 |
| a pct25 | 39,200 | 81,910 |
| a pct75 | 64,470 | 127,480 |
| a pct90 | 92,210 | 157,140 |
| h mean | 27 | 51 |
| h median | 23 | 48 |
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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