career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health and Social and Human Service Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Social and Human Service Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2041 | 21-1093 |
| title | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Social and Human Service Assistants |
| onet code | 19-2041.00 | 21-1093.00 |
| description | Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. | 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 | 84,930 | 424,220 |
| a mean | 88,640 | 47,090 |
| a median | 80,060 | 45,120 |
| a pct10 | 50,130 | 33,280 |
| a pct25 | 62,090 | 37,770 |
| a pct75 | 103,730 | 53,040 |
| a pct90 | 134,830 | 63,850 |
| h mean | 42 | 22 |
| h median | 38 | 21 |
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