career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 17-2151 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 17-2151.00 |
| 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. | Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 6,770 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 108,940 |
| a median | 99,240 | 101,020 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 62,500 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 81,040 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 129,860 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 163,740 |
| h mean | 53 | 52 |
| h median | 47 | 48 |
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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