career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Community Health Workers and Software Developers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Community Health Workers | Software Developers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1094 | 15-1252 |
| title | Community Health Workers | Software Developers |
| onet code | 21-1094.00 | 15-1252.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 15 |
| tot emp | 60,730 | 1,654,440 |
| a mean | 55,970 | 144,570 |
| a median | 51,030 | 133,080 |
| a pct10 | 37,930 | 79,850 |
| a pct25 | 44,370 | 103,050 |
| a pct75 | 63,150 | 169,000 |
| a pct90 | 78,560 | 211,450 |
| h mean | 26 | 69 |
| h median | 24 | 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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