career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Occupational Health and Safety Technicians and Physicists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | Physicists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-5012 | 19-2012 |
| title | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | Physicists |
| onet code | 19-5012.00 | 19-2012.00 |
| description | Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers. | Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 31,450 | 21,340 |
| a mean | 63,800 | 166,000 |
| a median | 58,440 | 166,290 |
| a pct10 | 40,550 | 80,020 |
| a pct25 | 49,510 | 117,450 |
| a pct75 | 74,810 | 210,260 |
| a pct90 | 94,670 | N/A |
| h mean | 30 | 79 |
| h median | 28 | 79 |
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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