career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-5011 | 19-3041 |
| title | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Sociologists |
| onet code | 19-5011.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 128,430 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 88,660 | 111,670 |
| a median | 83,910 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 50,610 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 64,410 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 105,390 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 130,460 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 42 | 53 |
| h median | 40 | 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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