SOC 21-1029
Social Workers, All Other
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ22/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ64,940
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$69K
$45K โ $113K
Projected Growth
๐+3.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค35/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Social Workers, All Other face a risk score of 22/100 โ 22 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $69K ($23K above the national median). The 1 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of just 22/100, Social Workers, All Other is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like crisis intervention requiring immediate human judgment and advocacy and relationship-building with institutions rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 64,940 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.
Will AI Replace Social Workers, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-driven case management and resource matching
Chatbot counseling and mental health screening tools
Automated eligibility assessment for social programs
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Crisis intervention requiring immediate human judgment
Advocacy and relationship-building with institutions
Navigating complex family and community dynamics
Cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts
Deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 68% |