career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians and Surveying and Mapping Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4043 | 17-3031 |
| title | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4043.00 | 17-3031.00 |
| 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. | Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 9,710 | 56,720 |
| a mean | 58,220 | 56,890 |
| a median | 48,390 | 51,940 |
| a pct10 | 32,830 | 36,910 |
| a pct25 | 39,200 | 44,180 |
| a pct75 | 64,470 | 65,240 |
| a pct90 | 92,210 | 80,870 |
| h mean | 27 | 27 |
| h median | 23 | 24 |
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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