career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Clinical and Counseling Psychologists and Healthcare Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Healthcare Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3033 | 21-1022 |
| title | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Healthcare Social Workers |
| onet code | 19-3033.00 | 21-1022.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 72,190 | 185,940 |
| a mean | 106,850 | 72,030 |
| a median | 95,830 | 68,090 |
| a pct10 | 50,470 | 45,030 |
| a pct25 | 67,470 | 55,360 |
| a pct75 | 131,510 | 83,410 |
| a pct90 | 170,150 | 100,870 |
| h mean | 51 | 34 |
| 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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