career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Hydrologists and Surveyors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Hydrologists | Surveyors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2043 | 17-1022 |
| title | Hydrologists | Surveyors |
| onet code | 19-2043.00 | 17-1022.00 |
| description | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. | Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 5,720 | 53,080 |
| a mean | 98,130 | 76,730 |
| a median | 92,060 | 72,740 |
| a pct10 | 60,010 | 43,680 |
| a pct25 | 73,330 | 53,590 |
| a pct75 | 114,940 | 94,550 |
| a pct90 | 139,420 | 116,330 |
| h mean | 47 | 36 |
| h median | 44 | 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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