Healthcare Social Worker

Code: 21-1022.00

Also known as: Clinical Social Worker, Dialysis Social Worker, Hospice Social Worker, Medical Social Worker, Nephrology Social Worker, Oncology Social Worker, Renal Social Worker, Social Work Case Manager, Social Worker

Description: Healthcare Social Workers help individuals cope with a variety of problems related the behavioral, mental and emotional health. They may perform services in a medical or clinical office as well as schedule home visits to examine a person's living situation. Generally, these positions require at least a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other related field of study. Some jobs may require a Master's degree in social work as well as supervised clinical experience.

Healthcare Social Worker

Typical wages


10% $36,110
25% $45,280
Median $57,630
75% $72,120
90% $87,150
10% $17.36
25% $21.77
Median $27.71
75% $34.67
90% $41.9

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
185,000
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
211,700
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 19,600