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=== Employment outlook and opportunities U.S. === Although it is possible to be a [[social worker]] with a bachelor's degree in the U.S., some fields of practice require a master's degree.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/choices/|title=NASW Press|website=www.socialworkers.org}}</ref> According to the [[Bureau of Labor Statistics]], the profession is expected to grow by 25% between 2010 and 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=25% between 2010 and 2020|url=http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Social-workers.htm|work=2012 Occupational Outlook Handbook|publisher=Bureau of Labor Statistics|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref> The growing elderly population is resulting in accelerated job growth among gerontology social workers. Social workers with a focus on mental health and [[Substance use disorder|substance use]] are currently in high demand as offenders are directed to treatment instead of jail time, a trend that is expected to continue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://socialwork.une.edu/resources/news/msw-jobs-outlook/|title=MSW Jobs Outlook {{!}} UNE Online|website=socialwork.une.edu|access-date=2016-04-28}}</ref> A master's degree could be seen as a tool which will help to compete with tomorrow's job market. The Employment Projection shows that those with higher levels of education in the field tend to earn more than those with just a bachelor's degree.<ref>{{cite web|title=Employment Projection|url=http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm|work=2012 Earnings and Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment|publisher=Bureau of Labor Statistics|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref> The median annual salary for social workers according to the 2016 [[Bureau of Labor Statistics]] was $46,890, or $22.54 hourly.<ref name="auto">''[https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm#tab-1]'' Bureau Of Labor Statistics</ref> Between the years 2016 and 2026, the job outlook is projected to increase by 16%, which is 9% higher than the national job growth average.<ref name="auto"/> Average salaries will vary depending on the specific field of social work itself. Those who seek employment as social workers in the [[healthcare industry]] typically average the highest salaries, ranging between $54,141-$65,489.<ref>[https://www1.salary.com/Medical-Social-Worker-MSW-Salary.html "Medical Social Worker (MSW) Salary in the United States"]. Salary.com.</ref> By obtaining a license in the field of clinical social work, the salary ranges from $40,494 to $76,205 according to [[PayScale]].<ref>[https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Licensed_Clinical_Social_Worker_(LCSW)/Salary#CareerPaths "United States \ Job \ Average Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Salary"]. PayScale.</ref> Social workers' earnings varied according to their area of specialization and work environment: {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Specialization !! Work Environment !! 2010 Median Salary |- | Clinical Social Worker || Clinics and Hospitals || $50,020 |- | [[Medical social work|Medical]]/Public Health Social Worker || Local Government, Health Care, Schools, Hospital, Retirement Homes, Public Health and Welfare || $76,370 |- | Hospital Social Worker || Outpatient Services, Hospice and Palliative Care || $55,460 |- | Psychiatric Social Worker || Schools, Psychiatric Hospitals, Health Care, HR, Outpatient Services and Nursing/Retirement Homes || $65,170 |- | Managers and Administrators || Health Care, Public Welfare, Probation, CSR, HR, Non-Profit (NPO's), NGO's, Fund Raising || $62,460 |- | Public Policy and Politics || Policy making and advocacy, Policy Analyst, Lobbyists, Legislative Aide, Field organizer, Public Welfare, Legislator || $58,260 |- | Child, Family and School || Elementary and Secondary Schools || $57,260 |- | Child, Family and School || Local Government, Child Welfare || $54,130 |- | Child, Family and School || State Government || $39,750 |- | Child, Family and School || Individual, Family and Adoption Services || $35,120 |- | Insurance and Risk Management || Individual, Hospitals, Emergency, Suicide Prevention and Advocacy and support in violence and assault cases || $39,310 |- | Community Development Social Worker|| Ombudsman, NPO's, NGO's and Local Government || $42,810 |- | Healthcare || Home Health Care and Nursing Care Facilities|| $48,530 |- | Healthcare || Local Government || $45,810 |- | Healthcare || Individual and Family Services || $53,400 |- | Military Social Worker || Base, Hospital, Family Meetings, Assistance and Advocacy, Social Services and Well-being programs || $58,500 |- | Rehabilitation || Hospital and Nursing Care Facilities || $41,860 |- | Mental Health and Substance Abuse || Hospital || $48,010 |- | Mental Health and Substance Abuse || Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Specialty Hospitals || $47,710 |- | Mental Health and Substance Abuse || Local Government || $45,210 |- | Mental Health and Substance Abuse || Outpatient Services || $36,780 |- | Mental Health and Substance Abuse || Individual and Family Services || $36,740 |- | Educators and Researchers || Colleges, Government and Private Institutions || $50,000 |- |-Asian Theological Bible Seminary || Colleges, Bible, Myanmar || $10,0 |}
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