Community and social service occupations: pay, outlook, and education
Official pay, projected growth, openings, and entry requirements for 831 U.S. occupations. Filter, sort, and open any career for state and metro pay, skills, programs, and licenses.
17 occupations. Wages Verified data Growth and openings Official projection
| Occupation | Median wage | Change 2025 to 2035 | Openings per year | Employment | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social workers, all other SOC 21-1029 | $71,900 | +2.3% | 5,800 | 77,400 | Bachelor's degree |
| Healthcare social workers SOC 21-1022 | $67,880 | +8.5% | 16,900 | 194,800 | Master's degree |
| Marriage and family therapists SOC 21-1013 | $66,940 | +13.5% | 6,900 | 76,300 | Master's degree |
| Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists SOC 21-1092 | $66,270 | +3.0% | 7,900 | 93,700 | Bachelor's degree |
| Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors SOC 21-1012 | $64,330 | +2.9% | 27,800 | 389,500 | Master's degree |
| Health education specialists SOC 21-1091 | $64,070 | +5.6% | 6,900 | 70,400 | Bachelor's degree |
| Clergy SOC 21-2011 | $60,810 | +2.4% | 19,200 | 242,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| Mental health and substance abuse social workers SOC 21-1023 | $60,280 | +10.3% | 12,500 | 138,900 | Master's degree |
| Child, family, and school social workers SOC 21-1021 | $59,550 | +4.4% | 33,900 | 405,100 | Bachelor's degree |
| Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors SOC 21-1018 | $59,350 | +18.4% | 50,500 | 533,400 | Master's degree |
| Community and social service specialists, all other SOC 21-1099 | $56,730 | +5.5% | 11,600 | 118,600 | Bachelor's degree |
| Directors, religious activities and education SOC 21-2021 | $52,100 | +3.3% | 13,000 | 141,900 | Bachelor's degree |
| Community health workers SOC 21-1094 | $51,850 | +12.7% | 7,000 | 64,700 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Counselors, all other SOC 21-1019 | $50,860 | +5.9% | 4,300 | 49,800 | Master's degree |
| Rehabilitation counselors SOC 21-1015 | $46,850 | +2.2% | 8,200 | 96,900 | Master's degree |
| Social and human service assistants SOC 21-1093 | $45,930 | +7.4% | 48,900 | 463,400 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Religious workers, all other SOC 21-2099 | $45,280 | +1.5% | 12,100 | 113,300 | Bachelor's degree |
Employment is from BLS Employment Projections (2025) when OEWS does not publish it. Median wage is the OEWS May 2025 national median annual wage; hourly medians are shown where BLS publishes hourly wages only.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.