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Social and Human Service Assistants

Role Overview

Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care. Excludes “Rehabilitation Counselors” (21-1015), “Psychiatric Technicians” (29-2053), “Personal Care Aides” (31-1122), and “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs” (43-4061).

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
District of Columbia $57,210
California $51,780
Washington $49,940
New Jersey $49,000
Minnesota $48,860
Oregon $48,660
Rhode Island $47,620
Massachusetts $47,280
North Dakota $47,010
Colorado $46,730
Wisconsin $46,420
Vermont $46,370
Maine $46,320
Alaska $46,210
New York $46,210

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$45,120

Projected Growth (10yr)

+6.4%

Avg. annual openings

50.6k

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