Social Work

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Job Outlook and Earning Potential for Social Workers

US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment of Social Workers is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2012.

Projected increases of 21 to 35% between 2002 and 2012 www.bls.gov

National median earnings (May 2004 & May 2005)

• Medical social workers $40,080
• Mental health & substance abuse social workers $33,920 www.bls.gov
• Child, family, and school social workers $38,780
• National estimates for Social Workers: $45,800 to $71,940 annually
  http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes211029.htm (6/01/08)

Workforce Studies regarding Social Workers