career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Materials Scientists and Surveying and Mapping Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Materials Scientists | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2032 | 17-3031 |
| title | Materials Scientists | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
| onet code | 19-2032.00 | 17-3031.00 |
| description | Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists. | 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 | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 8,330 | 56,720 |
| a mean | 111,410 | 56,890 |
| a median | 104,160 | 51,940 |
| a pct10 | 61,460 | 36,910 |
| a pct25 | 79,980 | 44,180 |
| a pct75 | 134,140 | 65,240 |
| a pct90 | 168,500 | 80,870 |
| h mean | 53 | 27 |
| h median | 50 | 24 |
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