career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Child, Family, and School Social Workers and Software Developers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Software Developers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1021 | 15-1252 |
| title | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Software Developers |
| onet code | 21-1021.00 | 15-1252.00 |
| 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. | Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 15 |
| tot emp | 382,960 | 1,654,440 |
| a mean | 62,920 | 144,570 |
| a median | 58,570 | 133,080 |
| a pct10 | 40,580 | 79,850 |
| a pct25 | 47,480 | 103,050 |
| a pct75 | 74,060 | 169,000 |
| a pct90 | 94,030 | 211,450 |
| h mean | 30 | 69 |
| h median | 28 | 63 |
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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