career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Lawyers and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Lawyers | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-1011 | 21-1023 |
| title | Lawyers | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
| onet code | 23-1011.00 | 21-1023.00 |
| description | Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law. | 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 | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 23 | 21 |
| tot emp | 747,750 | 125,910 |
| a mean | 182,760 | 68,290 |
| a median | 151,160 | 60,060 |
| a pct10 | 72,780 | 39,620 |
| a pct25 | 99,760 | 46,550 |
| a pct75 | 215,420 | 78,980 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 104,130 |
| h mean | 87 | 32 |
| h median | 72 | 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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