career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Foresters and Rehabilitation Counselors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Foresters | Rehabilitation Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1032 | 21-1015 |
| title | Foresters | Rehabilitation Counselors |
| onet code | 19-1032.00 | 21-1015.00 |
| description | Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 9,650 | 88,930 |
| a mean | 74,670 | 51,260 |
| a median | 70,660 | 46,110 |
| a pct10 | 49,240 | 34,480 |
| a pct25 | 58,810 | 38,700 |
| a pct75 | 85,450 | 59,040 |
| a pct90 | 103,220 | 77,200 |
| h mean | 35 | 24 |
| h median | 33 | 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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