career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Insurance Underwriters. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Insurance Underwriters |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 13-2053 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Insurance Underwriters |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 13-2053.00 |
| 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. | Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 13 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 107,820 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 90,830 |
| a median | 99,240 | 79,880 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 51,640 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 63,070 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 104,820 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 138,020 |
| h mean | 53 | 43 |
| h median | 47 | 38 |
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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