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Social Workers In Demand

General Information

Description

All social workers not listed separately.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. State and local government36.34%
  2. Private, not for profit35.21%
  3. Private, for profit20.60%
  4. Federal government4.13%
  5. Self-employed3.63%

Industry areas

  • Human Services

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+7%
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Job Outlook

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Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 63,800 openings for social workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$61,420

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$35,940
$87,420
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Education & Interests

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.