career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Data Scientists and Occupational Health and Safety Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Data Scientists | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2051 | 19-5011 |
| title | Data Scientists | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
| onet code | 15-2051.00 | 19-5011.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 233,440 | 128,430 |
| a mean | 124,590 | 88,660 |
| a median | 112,590 | 83,910 |
| a pct10 | 63,650 | 50,610 |
| a pct25 | 82,630 | 64,410 |
| a pct75 | 155,810 | 105,390 |
| a pct90 | 194,410 | 130,460 |
| h mean | 59 | 42 |
| h median | 54 | 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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