career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geographers and Healthcare Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geographers | Healthcare Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3092 | 21-1022 |
| title | Geographers | Healthcare Social Workers |
| onet code | 19-3092.00 | 21-1022.00 |
| description | Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global. | Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 1,380 | 185,940 |
| a mean | 98,160 | 72,030 |
| a median | 97,200 | 68,090 |
| a pct10 | 62,390 | 45,030 |
| a pct25 | 75,590 | 55,360 |
| a pct75 | 117,190 | 83,410 |
| a pct90 | 133,680 | 100,870 |
| h mean | 47 | 34 |
| h median | 46 | 32 |
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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