career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers and Microbiologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Microbiologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1023 | 19-1022 |
| title | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Microbiologists |
| onet code | 21-1023.00 | 19-1022.00 |
| description | 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. | Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 125,910 | 19,760 |
| a mean | 68,290 | 95,200 |
| a median | 60,060 | 87,330 |
| a pct10 | 39,620 | 51,220 |
| a pct25 | 46,550 | 63,920 |
| a pct75 | 78,980 | 120,750 |
| a pct90 | 104,130 | 150,650 |
| h mean | 32 | 45 |
| h median | 28 | 41 |
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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