career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Social and Human Service Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Social and Human Service Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 21-1093 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Social and Human Service Assistants |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 21-1093.00 |
| 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. | Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 424,220 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 47,090 |
| a median | 99,240 | 45,120 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 33,280 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 37,770 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 53,040 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 63,850 |
| h mean | 53 | 22 |
| h median | 47 | 21 |
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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