career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Personal Financial Advisors and Social Science Research Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Personal Financial Advisors | Social Science Research Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-2052 | 19-4061 |
| title | Personal Financial Advisors | Social Science Research Assistants |
| onet code | 13-2052.00 | 19-4061.00 |
| description | Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients. | 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 | 13 | 19 |
| tot emp | 270,480 | 32,940 |
| a mean | 160,210 | 63,560 |
| a median | 102,140 | 58,040 |
| a pct10 | 49,990 | 36,410 |
| a pct25 | 70,620 | 46,190 |
| a pct75 | 172,540 | 73,060 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 100,620 |
| h mean | 77 | 30 |
| h median | 49 | 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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