career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Healthcare Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Healthcare Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 21-1022 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Healthcare Social Workers |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 21-1022.00 |
| description | Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists. | 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 | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 185,940 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 72,030 |
| a median | 99,240 | 68,090 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 45,030 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 55,360 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 83,410 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 100,870 |
| h mean | 53 | 34 |
| h median | 47 | 32 |
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