career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Community Health Workers and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Community Health Workers | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1094 | 19-3041 |
| title | Community Health Workers | Sociologists |
| onet code | 21-1094.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| 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. | Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 60,730 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 55,970 | 111,670 |
| a median | 51,030 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 37,930 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 44,370 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 63,150 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 78,560 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 26 | 53 |
| h median | 24 | 48 |
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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