career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Healthcare Social Workers and Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Healthcare Social Workers | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1022 | 19-4099 |
| title | Healthcare Social Workers | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other |
| onet code | 21-1022.00 | 19-4099.00 |
| 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. | All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately. |
| job zone | 5 | N/A |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 185,940 | 71,400 |
| a mean | 72,030 | 64,640 |
| a median | 68,090 | 60,130 |
| a pct10 | 45,030 | 37,310 |
| a pct25 | 55,360 | 46,270 |
| a pct75 | 83,410 | 77,990 |
| a pct90 | 100,870 | 101,870 |
| h mean | 34 | 31 |
| 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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