career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Clinical and Counseling Psychologists and Forensic Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Forensic Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3033 | 19-4092 |
| title | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Forensic Science Technicians |
| onet code | 19-3033.00 | 19-4092.00 |
| description | Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients. | Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. |
| job zone | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 72,190 | 19,450 |
| a mean | 106,850 | 75,260 |
| a median | 95,830 | 67,440 |
| a pct10 | 50,470 | 45,560 |
| a pct25 | 67,470 | 53,310 |
| a pct75 | 131,510 | 88,710 |
| a pct90 | 170,150 | 110,710 |
| h mean | 51 | 36 |
| h median | 46 | 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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