career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Healthcare Social Workers and Operations Research Analysts. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Healthcare Social Workers | Operations Research Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1022 | 15-2031 |
| title | Healthcare Social Workers | Operations Research Analysts |
| onet code | 21-1022.00 | 15-2031.00 |
| 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. | Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 21 | 15 |
| tot emp | 185,940 | 107,760 |
| a mean | 72,030 | 99,120 |
| a median | 68,090 | 91,290 |
| a pct10 | 45,030 | 53,910 |
| a pct25 | 55,360 | 66,910 |
| a pct75 | 83,410 | 124,120 |
| a pct90 | 100,870 | 159,280 |
| h mean | 34 | 47 |
| h median | 32 | 43 |
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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