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Avg. salary range
$62k–$75k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Social workers are a diverse group of skilled professionals who respond to and help prevent crises. They counsel individuals, families, groups, and communities on how to cope with the stresses of everyday life. Social workers often help people with socio-economic disadvantages, including severe poverty, unemployment, discrimination or inadequate housing. They also help people with substance abuse problems and domestic conflicts.
Career Level
What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Planning
Do you often take notes or make lists? Do you manage you time efficiently? Are you able to prioritize important tasks?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
Education & Training
Master's Degree
A master's degree is the first level of graduate study. To apply for a master degree you usually must already hold an undergraduate degree (a bachelor's degree). Master's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete beyond undergraduate study.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$51,000
Average
$62,400
High
$72,700
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long but times can be any time of the day or week. Shifts are usually 5 days a week. Overtime is common.
Community & Human Services
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$66,500
Overall Rank
130th
out of 199 careers
In Community & Human Services
2nd
out of 5 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
