career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Social and Human Service Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Social and Human Service Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 21-1093 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Social and Human Service Assistants |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 21-1093.00 |
| description | Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs. | Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 424,220 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 47,090 |
| a median | 52,000 | 45,120 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 33,280 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 37,770 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 53,040 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | 63,850 |
| h mean | 27 | 22 |
| h median | 25 | 21 |
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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