Occupation ยท SOC 21-1093
Social and Human Service Assistants: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of social and human service assistants typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 424,220 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $45,120 ($21.69 an hour).
US employment
424,220
Median annual wage
$45,120
Mean annual wage
$47,090
Median hourly wage
$21.69
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $63,780 | $18,660 (+41.4%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,110 | $990 (+2.2%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $65,140 | $20,020 (+44.4%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $78,240 | $33,120 (+73.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Recreational Therapists | $60,280 | $15,160 (+33.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California58,830
- 2. New York40,700
- 3. Pennsylvania23,590
- 4. Texas21,890
- 5. Florida21,820
- 6. Illinois20,460
- 7. New Jersey15,060
- 8. Michigan12,920
- 9. Massachusetts11,870
- 10. Indiana11,410
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$57,210
- 2. California$51,780
- 3. Washington$49,940
- 4. New Jersey$49,000
- 5. Minnesota$48,860
- 6. Oregon$48,660
- 7. Rhode Island$47,620
- 8. Massachusetts$47,280
- 9. North Dakota$47,010
- 10. Colorado$46,730
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorsn/a
- Child, Family, and School Social WorkersOn-site
- 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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