career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Healthcare Social Workers and Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Healthcare Social Workers | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1022 | 17-2151 |
| title | Healthcare Social Workers | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
| onet code | 21-1022.00 | 17-2151.00 |
| 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. | Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 17 |
| tot emp | 185,940 | 6,770 |
| a mean | 72,030 | 108,940 |
| a median | 68,090 | 101,020 |
| a pct10 | 45,030 | 62,500 |
| a pct25 | 55,360 | 81,040 |
| a pct75 | 83,410 | 129,860 |
| a pct90 | 100,870 | 163,740 |
| h mean | 34 | 52 |
| h median | 32 | 48 |
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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