All social workers not listed separately.
Social Workers, All Other
SOC: 21-1029 O*NET: 21-1029.00
Median Salary
$71,900
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 3.9%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
7
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All social workers not listed separately.
What does a Social Workers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$43,620
10th percentile
Early Career
$51,900
25th percentile
Median
$71,900
50th percentile
Experienced
$97,040
75th percentile
Top Earners
$115,610
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$43,620
25th
$51,900
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$71,900
Mean: $75,910
75th
$97,040
90th
$115,610
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $71,990 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $51,900 and $97,040
- •Salary spread is 62.8% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 62,930 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:81,000
Top Industries
Social Assistance16.9%
Individual and Family Services9.3%
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services4.3%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+3.9%
Annual Openings:7,000
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)81,000
Current
2034 (Projected)84,100
+3.9%
+3,100
Employment Change
+3.9%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Social Workers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
Minnesota
7,270 jobs$79,7906.09x
California
6,430 jobs$63,0100.87x
Florida
4,800 jobs$58,5501.19x
Oregon
3,710 jobs$67,8204.66x
Ohio
3,250 jobs$59,7801.45x
Texas
2,880 jobs$84,2400.51x
Arizona
2,850 jobs$62,1502.17x
New York
2,470 jobs$84,0100.63x
Colorado
2,190 jobs$61,6101.88x
Illinois
1,910 jobs$64,0300.77x
Tennessee
1,910 jobs$51,4601.44x
Wisconsin
1,860 jobs$62,8301.56x
Pennsylvania
1,730 jobs$74,4300.70x
Michigan
1,700 jobs$62,1400.95x
North Carolina
1,670 jobs$63,4900.83x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Social Workers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Social Workers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Social Workers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
1.3k program completions/year
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
993 program completions/year
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA
636 program completions/year
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
627 program completions/year
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
555 program completions/year
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
549 program completions/year
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
499 program completions/year
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
479 program completions/year
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
470 program completions/year
Merced College
Merced, CA
460 program completions/year
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
432 program completions/year
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
426 program completions/year