Why Be A Social Worker
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Social work is just one of the many career paths that involve personally helping people. With a solid job-growth rate, a dynamic client base, and an established need in a variety of government, nonprofit and commercial sectors, professionals find their career in social work to be fulfilling. Read on for a snapshot of the career and salary opportunities that await you as a social worker.
Why Be a Social Worker?
Many jobs involve helping people, so why should you consider social work?
Here are a few reasons:
- Job Outlook through 2024: 12% increase | +74,800 jobs
- 2015 Median Pay: $45,900
NASW Salary Recommendations
Bachelor of Social Work
<1 Year
- Low | @$32,000
- Mid | @$40,000
- High | @$47,000
1–4 Years
- Low | @$36,000
- Mid | @$45,000
- High | @$52,000
5–9 Years
- Low | @$38,000
- Mid | @$46,000
- High | @$55,000
Master of Social Work
<1 Year
- Low | @$43,000
- Mid | @$50,000
- High | @$55,000
1–4 Years
- Low | @$46,000
- Mid | @$55,000
- High | @$64,000
5–9 Years
- Low | @$53,000
- Mid | @$62,000
- High | @$71,000
Personally Rewarding
- 84% of social workers report having “high job meaning”
- 74% of social workers report “high job satisfaction”
Types of Social Workers
- Medical Social Workers
- Child, Family and School Social Workers
- U.S. Military Social Workers
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Social Work Administrators/Researchers
- Community Social Workers
Ready to Take The Next Step?
Discover Our Lady of the Lake University’s Master of Social Work program. Develop skills that can help you make a difference in people’s lives and set yourself up for a long, rewarding career.