career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Child, Family, and School Social Workers and Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1021 | 19-4043 |
| title | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 21-1021.00 | 19-4043.00 |
| 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. | Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 382,960 | 9,710 |
| a mean | 62,920 | 58,220 |
| a median | 58,570 | 48,390 |
| a pct10 | 40,580 | 32,830 |
| a pct25 | 47,480 | 39,200 |
| a pct75 | 74,060 | 64,470 |
| a pct90 | 94,030 | 92,210 |
| h mean | 30 | 27 |
| h median | 28 | 23 |
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