career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers and Occupational Health and Safety Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1023 | 19-5011 |
| title | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
| onet code | 21-1023.00 | 19-5011.00 |
| 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. | Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 125,910 | 128,430 |
| a mean | 68,290 | 88,660 |
| a median | 60,060 | 83,910 |
| a pct10 | 39,620 | 50,610 |
| a pct25 | 46,550 | 64,410 |
| a pct75 | 78,980 | 105,390 |
| a pct90 | 104,130 | 130,460 |
| h mean | 32 | 42 |
| h median | 28 | 40 |
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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