career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Community Health Workers and Occupational Health and Safety Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Community Health Workers | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1094 | 19-5011 |
| title | Community Health Workers | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
| onet code | 21-1094.00 | 19-5011.00 |
| description | Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs. | Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 60,730 | 128,430 |
| a mean | 55,970 | 88,660 |
| a median | 51,030 | 83,910 |
| a pct10 | 37,930 | 50,610 |
| a pct25 | 44,370 | 64,410 |
| a pct75 | 63,150 | 105,390 |
| a pct90 | 78,560 | 130,460 |
| h mean | 26 | 42 |
| h median | 24 | 40 |
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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