career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Forensic Science Technicians and Rehabilitation Counselors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Forensic Science Technicians | Rehabilitation Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4092 | 21-1015 |
| title | Forensic Science Technicians | Rehabilitation Counselors |
| onet code | 19-4092.00 | 21-1015.00 |
| description | Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. | Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 19,450 | 88,930 |
| a mean | 75,260 | 51,260 |
| a median | 67,440 | 46,110 |
| a pct10 | 45,560 | 34,480 |
| a pct25 | 53,310 | 38,700 |
| a pct75 | 88,710 | 59,040 |
| a pct90 | 110,710 | 77,200 |
| h mean | 36 | 24 |
| h median | 32 | 22 |
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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