career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Rehabilitation Counselors and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Rehabilitation Counselors | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1015 | 19-3041 |
| title | Rehabilitation Counselors | Sociologists |
| onet code | 21-1015.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| description | Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement. | 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 | 88,930 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 51,260 | 111,670 |
| a median | 46,110 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 34,480 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 38,700 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 59,040 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 77,200 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 24 | 53 |
| h median | 22 | 48 |
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