career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Healthcare Social Workers and Hydrologic Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Healthcare Social Workers | Hydrologic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1022 | 19-4044 |
| title | Healthcare Social Workers | Hydrologic Technicians |
| onet code | 21-1022.00 | 19-4044.00 |
| description | 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. | Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture. |
| job zone | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 185,940 | 2,940 |
| a mean | 72,030 | 64,410 |
| a median | 68,090 | 58,570 |
| a pct10 | 45,030 | 40,330 |
| a pct25 | 55,360 | 47,450 |
| a pct75 | 83,410 | 79,790 |
| a pct90 | 100,870 | 94,310 |
| h mean | 34 | 30 |
| h median | 32 | 28 |
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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