career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 19-1013 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| 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 research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 83,040 |
| a median | 99,240 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 53 | 39 |
| h median | 47 | 34 |
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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