career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Social Science Research Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Social Science Research Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-5011 | 19-4061 |
| title | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Social Science Research Assistants |
| onet code | 19-5011.00 | 19-4061.00 |
| description | 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. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 128,430 | 32,940 |
| a mean | 88,660 | 63,560 |
| a median | 83,910 | 58,040 |
| a pct10 | 50,610 | 36,410 |
| a pct25 | 64,410 | 46,190 |
| a pct75 | 105,390 | 73,060 |
| a pct90 | 130,460 | 100,620 |
| h mean | 42 | 30 |
| h median | 40 | 27 |
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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