22
/100

SOC 21-1029

Social Workers, All Other

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 0.3%

Risk Score

⚠️

22/100

Moderate

US Employment

👥

64,940

Total workers

Median Wage

💰

$69K

$45K – $113K

Projected Growth

📈

+3.9%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

🤖

35/100

Moderate exposure

How we calculate these numbers →

💡 Social Workers, All Other face a risk score of 22/100 — 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 →

💡 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 →

🔍 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 →

⚠️ Top Risk Factors

1

AI-driven case management and resource matching

2

Chatbot counseling and mental health screening tools

3

Automated eligibility assessment for social programs

🛡️ 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

📊 vs National Average

Median Wage$69K
+$23K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score22/100
-22

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure35/100
-3

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth3.9%
+0.2%

National avg: 3.7%

🔄 Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Dentists, All Other Specialists13$226K68%