career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Technicians and Healthcare Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Technicians | Healthcare Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4031 | 21-1022 |
| title | Chemical Technicians | Healthcare Social Workers |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 | 21-1022.00 |
| description | Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. | 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 | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 55,640 | 185,940 |
| a mean | 61,300 | 72,030 |
| a median | 57,790 | 68,090 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 | 45,030 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 | 55,360 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 | 83,410 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 | 100,870 |
| h mean | 29 | 34 |
| h median | 27 | 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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