career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial Engineers and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial Engineers | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2112 | 21-1023 |
| title | Industrial Engineers | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
| onet code | 17-2112.00 | 21-1023.00 |
| description | Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. | Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 21 |
| tot emp | 350,230 | 125,910 |
| a mean | 107,900 | 68,290 |
| a median | 101,140 | 60,060 |
| a pct10 | 70,000 | 39,620 |
| a pct25 | 81,910 | 46,550 |
| a pct75 | 127,480 | 78,980 |
| a pct90 | 157,140 | 104,130 |
| h mean | 51 | 32 |
| h median | 48 | 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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