2% of Social Workers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for professionnal occupations.

1. What is a day in the life of a Social Workers like?
   Social workers perform some or all of the following duties: A. Social workers may specialize in fields of practice... more
2. What education do you need to become a Social Workers?
   1. You need a bachelor's degree in social work to work as a social worker in all provinces and the Northwest... more
3. What is the current Job Outlook for a Social Workers?
   The job outlook for Social Workers is considered Above Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate.... more
4. What is the future Job Outlook for a Social Workers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Above Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be above... more
5. How much does a Social Workers make?
   The average hourly wages for Social Workers is $24.72/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the social... more
6. How many Social Workers are employed part-time?
   13% of Social Workers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 47,700 workers employed in these... more
7. How many Social Workers are self-employed?
   Roughly 1% of Social Workers are self-employed. This is considered Below average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Social Workers?
   The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater... more