career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians and Nuclear Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | Nuclear Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4043 | 17-2161 |
| title | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | Nuclear Engineers |
| onet code | 19-4043.00 | 17-2161.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 9,710 | 14,740 |
| a mean | 58,220 | 134,980 |
| a median | 48,390 | 127,520 |
| a pct10 | 32,830 | 88,290 |
| a pct25 | 39,200 | 103,010 |
| a pct75 | 64,470 | 157,600 |
| a pct90 | 92,210 | 187,430 |
| h mean | 27 | 64 |
| h median | 23 | 61 |
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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