career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Data Scientists and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Data Scientists | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2051 | 21-1023 |
| title | Data Scientists | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
| onet code | 15-2051.00 | 21-1023.00 |
| description | Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. | 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 | 15 | 21 |
| tot emp | 233,440 | 125,910 |
| a mean | 124,590 | 68,290 |
| a median | 112,590 | 60,060 |
| a pct10 | 63,650 | 39,620 |
| a pct25 | 82,630 | 46,550 |
| a pct75 | 155,810 | 78,980 |
| a pct90 | 194,410 | 104,130 |
| h mean | 59 | 32 |
| h median | 54 | 28 |
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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