career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 17-2131 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| 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. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 116,380 |
| a median | 99,240 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 53 | 55 |
| h median | 47 | 52 |
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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