career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1023 | 19-3041 |
| title | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Sociologists |
| onet code | 21-1023.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| 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. | Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 125,910 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 68,290 | 111,670 |
| a median | 60,060 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 39,620 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 46,550 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 78,980 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 104,130 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 32 | 53 |
| h median | 28 | 48 |
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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