career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Physicists and Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Physicists | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2012 | 19-1023 |
| title | Physicists | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
| onet code | 19-2012.00 | 19-1023.00 |
| description | Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. | Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 21,340 | 16,920 |
| a mean | 166,000 | 77,920 |
| a median | 166,290 | 72,860 |
| a pct10 | 80,020 | 48,240 |
| a pct25 | 117,450 | 58,360 |
| a pct75 | 210,260 | 90,590 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 113,350 |
| h mean | 79 | 37 |
| h median | 79 | 35 |
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