Health Care Social Workers
Provide psychosocial support to people who are dealing with serious illnesses.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $31.23 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Well above statewide average
Growth rate: 13.2% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Graduate degree (any type) is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Caseworker Foster Care Social Worker Mental Health Therapist See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Health Care Social Workers *
U S |
$23.72 | $30.09 | $37.64 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$26.5 | $31.23 | $37.25 |
Central Minnesota |
$24.98 | $30.61 | $34.61 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$25.45 | $30.52 | $35.17 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$25.95 | $29.87 | $32.59 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$28.02 | $28.07 | $38.53 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$27.02 | $31.24 | $36.59 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$26.52 | $32.06 | $37.87 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2690 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Health Care Social Workers most often work?
Current Demand
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