career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors and Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2111 | 17-2151 |
| title | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
| onet code | 17-2111.00 | 17-2151.00 |
| description | Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers. | Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 23,220 | 6,770 |
| a mean | 113,770 | 108,940 |
| a median | 109,660 | 101,020 |
| a pct10 | 62,050 | 62,500 |
| a pct25 | 85,400 | 81,040 |
| a pct75 | 136,150 | 129,860 |
| a pct90 | 166,670 | 163,740 |
| h mean | 54 | 52 |
| h median | 52 | 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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