career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Legislators and Social Science Research Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Legislators | Social Science Research Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1031 | 19-4061 |
| title | Legislators | Social Science Research Assistants |
| onet code | 11-1031.00 | 19-4061.00 |
| description | Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions. | Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 19 |
| tot emp | 26,510 | 32,940 |
| a mean | 67,390 | 63,560 |
| a median | 44,810 | 58,040 |
| a pct10 | 20,380 | 36,410 |
| a pct25 | 29,120 | 46,190 |
| a pct75 | 80,350 | 73,060 |
| a pct90 | 137,820 | 100,620 |
| h mean | N/A | 30 |
| h median | N/A | 27 |
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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