career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Clinical and Counseling Psychologists and Software Developers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Software Developers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3033 | 15-1252 |
| title | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Software Developers |
| onet code | 19-3033.00 | 15-1252.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 72,190 | 1,654,440 |
| a mean | 106,850 | 144,570 |
| a median | 95,830 | 133,080 |
| a pct10 | 50,470 | 79,850 |
| a pct25 | 67,470 | 103,050 |
| a pct75 | 131,510 | 169,000 |
| a pct90 | 170,150 | 211,450 |
| h mean | 51 | 69 |
| h median | 46 | 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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