career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 21-1023 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 21-1023.00 |
| 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. | Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 125,910 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 68,290 |
| a median | 99,240 | 60,060 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 39,620 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 46,550 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 78,980 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 104,130 |
| h mean | 53 | 32 |
| h median | 47 | 28 |
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