career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Physicists and Social Workers, All Other. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Physicists | Social Workers, All Other |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2012 | 21-1029 |
| title | Physicists | Social Workers, All Other |
| onet code | 19-2012.00 | 21-1029.00 |
| description | Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. | All social workers not listed separately. |
| job zone | 5 | N/A |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 21,340 | 64,940 |
| a mean | 166,000 | 74,680 |
| a median | 166,290 | 69,480 |
| a pct10 | 80,020 | 44,530 |
| a pct25 | 117,450 | 52,010 |
| a pct75 | 210,260 | 95,390 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 112,740 |
| h mean | 79 | 35 |
| h median | 79 | 33 |
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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