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Social Work:
Career Outlook

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Social Work: Career Outlook

The 2009 US Bureau of Labor Statistics report for social workers provides the following Ohio estimates:

  • Number of social workers employed: 73,250
  • Mean hourly wage: $20.55
  • Mean annual wage: $42,750

Annual employment and mean wage by industry

Industry Employment Annual mean wage
Local governments 18,240 $56,190
State governments 11,840 $47,760
Individual and family services 11,690 $39,580
Federal executive branches 8,590 $67,830
General medical and surgical hospitals 4,230 $58,260
     
Top paying industries    
Federal executive branch 8,590 $67,830
Insurance carriers 380 $58,280
General medical and surgical hospitals 4,230 $58,260
Management, scientific and technical consulting services 8 $57,970
Specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals 200 $57,640

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Making satisfying career choices involves self-assessment, information gathering, and decision-making. The Career Services staff offers individual career counseling, workshops, and services designed to help you with career development needs. The staff can provide you with information about a wide variety of occupations, help you explore employment opportunities, and assist you with your job search. Visit Career Services to learn more.

 

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