career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Clinical and Counseling Psychologists and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3033 | 21-1023 |
| title | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
| onet code | 19-3033.00 | 21-1023.00 |
| 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. | Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 72,190 | 125,910 |
| a mean | 106,850 | 68,290 |
| a median | 95,830 | 60,060 |
| a pct10 | 50,470 | 39,620 |
| a pct25 | 67,470 | 46,550 |
| a pct75 | 131,510 | 78,980 |
| a pct90 | 170,150 | 104,130 |
| h mean | 51 | 32 |
| h median | 46 | 28 |
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