career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers and Occupational Health and Safety Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1023 | 19-5012 |
| title | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians |
| onet code | 21-1023.00 | 19-5012.00 |
| 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. | Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers. |
| job zone | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 125,910 | 31,450 |
| a mean | 68,290 | 63,800 |
| a median | 60,060 | 58,440 |
| a pct10 | 39,620 | 40,550 |
| a pct25 | 46,550 | 49,510 |
| a pct75 | 78,980 | 74,810 |
| a pct90 | 104,130 | 94,670 |
| h mean | 32 | 30 |
| h median | 28 | 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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