career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Healthcare Social Workers and Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Healthcare Social Workers | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1022 | 23-2011 |
| title | Healthcare Social Workers | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| onet code | 21-1022.00 | 23-2011.00 |
| 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. | Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. |
| job zone | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 21 | 23 |
| tot emp | 185,940 | 367,220 |
| a mean | 72,030 | 66,510 |
| a median | 68,090 | 61,010 |
| a pct10 | 45,030 | 39,710 |
| a pct25 | 55,360 | 48,190 |
| a pct75 | 83,410 | 78,280 |
| a pct90 | 100,870 | 98,990 |
| h mean | 34 | 31 |
| h median | 32 | 29 |
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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