career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health and Social and Human Service Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Social and Human Service Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4042 | 21-1093 |
| title | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Social and Human Service Assistants |
| onet code | 19-4042.00 | 21-1093.00 |
| description | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. | Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 39,390 | 424,220 |
| a mean | 56,770 | 47,090 |
| a median | 49,490 | 45,120 |
| a pct10 | 36,130 | 33,280 |
| a pct25 | 38,050 | 37,770 |
| a pct75 | 64,170 | 53,040 |
| a pct90 | 85,630 | 63,850 |
| h mean | 27 | 22 |
| h median | 23 | 21 |
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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