career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 19-4044 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 19-4044.00 |
| description | 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. | Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture. |
| job zone | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 2,940 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 64,410 |
| a median | 99,240 | 58,570 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 40,330 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 47,450 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 79,790 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 94,310 |
| h mean | 53 | 30 |
| h median | 47 | 28 |
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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