Social Workers
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Occupation Description
Help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives on an individual or group level. Diagnose, treat and study mental, behavioral, and emotional issues.
Estimated Income
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Total Employees In 2010
58430
Job Openings By 2020
30300
Growth Rate
16.2%
Required Work Experience
None
National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth