career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Soil and Plant Scientists and Surveying and Mapping Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Soil and Plant Scientists | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1013 | 17-3031 |
| title | Soil and Plant Scientists | Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
| onet code | 19-1013.00 | 17-3031.00 |
| description | 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. | 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 | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 16,600 | 56,720 |
| a mean | 83,040 | 56,890 |
| a median | 71,410 | 51,940 |
| a pct10 | 45,320 | 36,910 |
| a pct25 | 57,950 | 44,180 |
| a pct75 | 98,110 | 65,240 |
| a pct90 | 131,440 | 80,870 |
| h mean | 39 | 27 |
| h median | 34 | 24 |
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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