career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Social and Human Service Assistants and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Social and Human Service Assistants | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1093 | 19-3041 |
| title | Social and Human Service Assistants | Sociologists |
| onet code | 21-1093.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| description | Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care. | 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 | 424,220 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 47,090 | 111,670 |
| a median | 45,120 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 33,280 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 37,770 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 53,040 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 63,850 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 22 | 53 |
| h median | 21 | 48 |
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