career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Healthcare Social Workers and Microbiologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Healthcare Social Workers | Microbiologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1022 | 19-1022 |
| title | Healthcare Social Workers | Microbiologists |
| onet code | 21-1022.00 | 19-1022.00 |
| 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. | Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 185,940 | 19,760 |
| a mean | 72,030 | 95,200 |
| a median | 68,090 | 87,330 |
| a pct10 | 45,030 | 51,220 |
| a pct25 | 55,360 | 63,920 |
| a pct75 | 83,410 | 120,750 |
| a pct90 | 100,870 | 150,650 |
| h mean | 34 | 45 |
| h median | 32 | 41 |
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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