Social Work Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for social work graduates in community services, mental health, and advocacy.

Avg. Median Salary

$60,442

Highest Paying

$80,390

Entry-Level

$45,930

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Social Work Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Social and Community Service Managers	$80,390	$53,150 – $132,260	209,330
2	Social Workers, All Other	$71,900	$43,620 – $115,610	62,930
3	Healthcare Social Workers	$67,880	$46,220 – $100,360	187,630
4	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$60,280	$39,740 – $104,170	132,810
5	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$59,550	$42,280 – $95,530	392,550
6	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$59,350	$38,940 – $97,590	491,930
7	Community Health Workers	$51,850	$38,810 – $77,180	61,660
8	Rehabilitation Counselors	$46,850	$35,060 – $77,170	94,740
9	Social and Human Service Assistants	$45,930	$34,200 – $63,290	437,860

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.