Occupational Outlook For Social Workers Employment

October 15, 2001

Occupational Outlook For Social Workers Employment

Social workers (including BSW and MSW) held about 604,000 jobs in 1998.  About four out of 10 jobs were in state, county, or municipal government agencies, primarily in departments of health and human services, mental health, social services, child welfare, housing, education, and corrections.  Most private sector jobs were in social service agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and other health centers or clinics.  Although most social workers are employed in cities or suburbs, some work in rural areas.

Job Outlook

Employment . . .