career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Data Scientists and Social Science Research Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Data Scientists | Social Science Research Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2051 | 19-4061 |
| title | Data Scientists | Social Science Research Assistants |
| onet code | 15-2051.00 | 19-4061.00 |
| 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. | Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 233,440 | 32,940 |
| a mean | 124,590 | 63,560 |
| a median | 112,590 | 58,040 |
| a pct10 | 63,650 | 36,410 |
| a pct25 | 82,630 | 46,190 |
| a pct75 | 155,810 | 73,060 |
| a pct90 | 194,410 | 100,620 |
| h mean | 59 | 30 |
| h median | 54 | 27 |
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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