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Social Workers

Median Salary
63,770
Job Outlook
+7%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

All social workers not listed separately.

What sectors do they work in?

Private not for profit

35%

State and local government

35%

Private for profit

21%

Federal Government

4%

Self-employed

4%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 67,300 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.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$34,910

10%

$63,770

Median

$100,240

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

No data available for this section.


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Social Work
  • Social Work, Other
  • Forensic Social Work

Skills and Interests

No data available for this section.