career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Conservation Scientists and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Conservation Scientists | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1031 | 21-1023 |
| title | Conservation Scientists | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
| onet code | 19-1031.00 | 21-1023.00 |
| description | Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. | 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 | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 25,590 | 125,910 |
| a mean | 74,310 | 68,290 |
| a median | 67,950 | 60,060 |
| a pct10 | 45,260 | 39,620 |
| a pct25 | 53,190 | 46,550 |
| a pct75 | 87,980 | 78,980 |
| a pct90 | 107,720 | 104,130 |
| h mean | 35 | 32 |
| h median | 32 | 28 |
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