career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Surveying and Mapping Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 17-3031 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 17-3031.00 |
| 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. | Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps. |
| job zone | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 56,720 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 56,890 |
| a median | 99,240 | 51,940 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 36,910 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 44,180 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 65,240 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 80,870 |
| h mean | 53 | 27 |
| h median | 47 | 24 |
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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