career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Engineers and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Engineers | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2041 | 21-1023 |
| title | Chemical Engineers | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
| onet code | 17-2041.00 | 21-1023.00 |
| 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. | Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 21 |
| tot emp | 20,330 | 125,910 |
| a mean | 128,430 | 68,290 |
| a median | 121,860 | 60,060 |
| a pct10 | 78,520 | 39,620 |
| a pct25 | 96,040 | 46,550 |
| a pct75 | 152,290 | 78,980 |
| a pct90 | 182,150 | 104,130 |
| h mean | 61 | 32 |
| h median | 58 | 28 |
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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