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Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Median Salary
53,940
Job Outlook
+7%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

What sectors do they work in?

State and local government

68%

Private not for profit

19%

Private for profit

8%

Federal Government

2%

Self-employed

2%

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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?

$32,290

10%

$53,940

Median

$73,560

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    68%

  • Master's degree

    25%

  • Associate's degree

    5%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Social Work
  • Developmental and Child Psychology
  • Social Work, Other
  • Youth Services/Administration
  • Juvenile Corrections
  • Forensic Social Work

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Administrative
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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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.