career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3026 | 19-1013 |
| title | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 17-3026.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| description | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. | Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 73,410 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 69,780 | 83,040 |
| a median | 64,790 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 46,370 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 53,230 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 79,040 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 97,670 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 33 | 39 |
| h median | 31 | 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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