Occupation ยท SOC 21-1021
Child, Family, and School Social Workers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of child, family, and school social workers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 382,960 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $58,570 ($28.16 an hour).
US employment
382,960
Median annual wage
$58,570
Mean annual wage
$62,920
Median hourly wage
$28.16
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $63,780 | $5,210 (+8.9%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $78,240 | $19,670 (+33.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $65,140 | $6,570 (+11.2%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $64,520 | $5,950 (+10.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Recreational Therapists | $60,280 | $1,710 (+2.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California55,220
- 2. New York27,220
- 3. Texas26,490
- 4. Pennsylvania18,200
- 5. Illinois17,790
- 6. Florida16,160
- 7. Michigan15,690
- 8. Ohio15,240
- 9. North Carolina13,960
- 10. Washington10,570
States that pay the most
- 1. Connecticut$78,940
- 2. District of Columbia$78,920
- 3. New Jersey$78,150
- 4. Washington$72,290
- 5. Maryland$70,840
- 6. California$69,250
- 7. Massachusetts$67,880
- 8. Rhode Island$67,150
- 9. North Dakota$66,900
- 10. Hawaii$66,450
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsTeleworkable
- Healthcare Social WorkersOn-site
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersOn-site
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Othern/a
- Rehabilitation CounselorsTeleworkable
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsTeleworkable
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