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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants



Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care. Excludes "Rehabilitation Counselors" (21-1015), "Psychiatric Technicians" (29-2053), "Personal Care Aides" (39-9021), and "Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs" (43-4061).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 11,110667$25.88/hr$19.03/hr$22.55/hr$24.68/hr$29.60/hr$31.91/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Trade, Transportation and Utilities160$28.98/hr
Financial Activities550$29.75/hr
Professional and Business Services1,080$22.77/hr
Education and Health Services5,970$23.82/hr
Other Services1,270$24.59/hr
Public Administration2,070$30.03/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 140$22.93/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 190$21.91/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 210$23.59/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 260$22.84/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 290$23.17/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 350$23.87/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 450$23.66/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 500$25.06/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 580$22.78/hr5.0%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 600$27.74/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 630$23.21/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 700$27.22/hr6.3%
Southeast Minnesota 770$25.06/hr7.2%
Northwest Balance of State 790$24.80/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 850$24.57/hr7.6%
Northwest Minnesota 950$25.06/hr8.0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 6,710$24.51/hr7.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 7,160$24.59/hrN/A
Minnesota 11,110$24.68/hr7.3%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6,540$33.34/hr5.6%
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors 4,200$31.93/hr6.8%
Special Education Teachers, Preschool 1,250$78,004.10/yr3.2%
Occupational Therapists 3,670$45.99/hr11.0%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 2,040$40.32/hr5.0%
Marriage and Family Therapists 4,870$35.82/hr14.7%
Healthcare Social Workers 2,430$36.56/hr5.8%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 3,590$37.08/hr6.5%


  • Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.
  • Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
  • Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
  • Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
  • Meet with youth groups to acquaint them with consequences of delinquent acts.
  • Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.
  • Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
  • Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
  • Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.