career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Child, Family, and School Social Workers and Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1021 | 19-2041 |
| title | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
| onet code | 21-1021.00 | 19-2041.00 |
| description | 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. | Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 382,960 | 84,930 |
| a mean | 62,920 | 88,640 |
| a median | 58,570 | 80,060 |
| a pct10 | 40,580 | 50,130 |
| a pct25 | 47,480 | 62,090 |
| a pct75 | 74,060 | 103,730 |
| a pct90 | 94,030 | 134,830 |
| h mean | 30 | 42 |
| h median | 28 | 38 |
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