career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 19-3041 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Sociologists |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| 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 human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 111,670 |
| a median | 99,240 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 53 | 53 |
| 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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