career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Nuclear Engineers and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Nuclear Engineers | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2161 | 19-1013 |
| title | Nuclear Engineers | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 17-2161.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| description | 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. | 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 | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 14,740 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 134,980 | 83,040 |
| a median | 127,520 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 88,290 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 103,010 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 157,600 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 187,430 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 64 | 39 |
| h median | 61 | 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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