career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Hydrologic Technicians and Nuclear Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Hydrologic Technicians | Nuclear Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4044 | 17-2161 |
| title | Hydrologic Technicians | Nuclear Engineers |
| onet code | 19-4044.00 | 17-2161.00 |
| description | Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture. | Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 2,940 | 14,740 |
| a mean | 64,410 | 134,980 |
| a median | 58,570 | 127,520 |
| a pct10 | 40,330 | 88,290 |
| a pct25 | 47,450 | 103,010 |
| a pct75 | 79,790 | 157,600 |
| a pct90 | 94,310 | 187,430 |
| h mean | 30 | 64 |
| h median | 28 | 61 |
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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