career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Surveying and Mapping Technicians and Training and Development Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Surveying and Mapping Technicians | Training and Development Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3031 | 13-1151 |
| title | Surveying and Mapping Technicians | Training and Development Specialists |
| onet code | 17-3031.00 | 13-1151.00 |
| description | 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. | Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 13 |
| tot emp | 56,720 | 436,610 |
| a mean | 56,890 | 73,760 |
| a median | 51,940 | 65,850 |
| a pct10 | 36,910 | 37,510 |
| a pct25 | 44,180 | 48,900 |
| a pct75 | 65,240 | 91,550 |
| a pct90 | 80,870 | 120,190 |
| h mean | 27 | 35 |
| h median | 24 | 31 |
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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