career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Survey Researchers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Survey Researchers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 19-3022 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Survey Researchers |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 19-3022.00 |
| 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. | Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 7,720 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 73,470 |
| a median | 99,240 | 63,380 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 36,950 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 46,110 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 85,370 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 118,730 |
| h mean | 53 | 35 |
| h median | 47 | 30 |
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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