career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1092 | 19-3041 |
| title | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Sociologists |
| onet code | 21-1092.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| description | Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations. | 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 | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 86,820 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 71,530 | 111,670 |
| a median | 64,520 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 45,390 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 52,580 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 84,030 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 106,290 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 34 | 53 |
| h median | 31 | 48 |
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