career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Healthcare Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Healthcare Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 21-1022 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Healthcare Social Workers |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 21-1022.00 |
| description | Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering. | Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 21 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 185,940 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 72,030 |
| a median | 121,860 | 68,090 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 45,030 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 55,360 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 83,410 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 100,870 |
| h mean | 61 | 34 |
| h median | 58 | 32 |
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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