career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Political Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Political Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 19-3094 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Political Scientists |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 19-3094.00 |
| 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. | Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 5,950 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 137,600 |
| a median | 99,240 | 139,380 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 74,750 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 103,030 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 172,050 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 191,880 |
| h mean | 53 | 66 |
| h median | 47 | 67 |
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