career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 13-1161 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 13-1161.00 |
| 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. | Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 13 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 861,140 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 86,480 |
| a median | 99,240 | 76,950 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 42,070 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 56,220 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 104,870 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 144,610 |
| h mean | 53 | 41 |
| h median | 47 | 37 |
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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