career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biochemists and Biophysicists and Child, Family, and School Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1021 | 21-1021 |
| title | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
| onet code | 19-1021.00 | 21-1021.00 |
| description | Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms. | Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 34,520 | 382,960 |
| a mean | 115,570 | 62,920 |
| a median | 103,650 | 58,570 |
| a pct10 | 64,890 | 40,580 |
| a pct25 | 78,730 | 47,480 |
| a pct75 | 134,460 | 74,060 |
| a pct90 | 168,900 | 94,030 |
| h mean | 55 | 30 |
| h median | 49 | 28 |
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