Are all social workers poor?
Depending on your specialty, and level of education, you won’t be rich, but I don’t think you would be poor. As well, the need for social workers is expected to increase by 22 percent over the next ten years, so you’ll always be able to find a job. The information below is from the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook. Descriptions of the various specialities, educational requirements, career outlook and more are available on the site: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos060.htm Earnings Median annual earnings of child, family, and school social workers were $37,480 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $29,590 and $49,060. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,480, and the top 10 percent earned more than $62,530. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of child, family, and school social workers in May 2006 were: Elementary and secondary schools $48,360 Local governmen
