career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers and Social Science Research Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Social Science Research Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1023 | 19-4061 |
| title | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Social Science Research Assistants |
| onet code | 21-1023.00 | 19-4061.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 125,910 | 32,940 |
| a mean | 68,290 | 63,560 |
| a median | 60,060 | 58,040 |
| a pct10 | 39,620 | 36,410 |
| a pct25 | 46,550 | 46,190 |
| a pct75 | 78,980 | 73,060 |
| a pct90 | 104,130 | 100,620 |
| h mean | 32 | 30 |
| h median | 28 | 27 |
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