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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,738 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,748 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,780 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,696 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,640 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,927 | $15.83 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $32,103 | $15.43 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $30,903 | $14.86 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $30,327 | $14.58 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $29,127 | $14.00 | +3.2% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,230 | 22% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 218 | 21% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 153 | 21% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,371 | 20% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 133 | 19% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,110 | 17% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 544 | 17% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 450 | 15% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 284 | 15% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 185 | 14% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,667 | 13% |
| 12 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,296 | 13% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 726 | 13% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 117 | 13% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,521 | 12% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,096 | 12% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 728 | 12% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 129 | 12% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 117 | 12% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 92 | 12% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamazoo | 2 | 3% | $28,180 |
| 2 | Lewiston | 1 | 3% | $31,009 |
| 3 | Belleville | 1 | 2% | $29,673 |
| 4 | Valdosta | 1 | 2% | $27,022 |
| 5 | New Haven | 1 | 1% | $33,892 |
| 6 | Peoria | 1 | 1% | $30,344 |
| 7 | Rockford | 1 | 1% | $30,923 |
| 8 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $30,915 |
| 9 | El Paso | 1 | 0% | $32,690 |
| 10 | Oxnard | 1 | 0% | $35,895 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $31,795 |
| 12 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $31,458 |

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Vanguard University
Emily Yowell Ph.D.: Psychologists should be aware of what others in their field are making for similar positions. It is important to ask for what your work is worth in an initial position to assure raises are based on a solid starting salary. Newer psychologists may also consider asking for an early review that prompts an early conversation around potential raises, bonus, or other job benefits.

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Grace Abbott School of Social Work
Dr. Susan Reay: There is always a need for social work. As an essential worker, individuals who hold social work degrees are positioned for job opportunities in multiple health care sectors to include medical, mental health, corrections, policy, and other vital areas of practice. One of the lessons learned from the pandemic is that social work is here to stay. As a recession proof job, social work is more vital than ever with job opportunities readily available.

Dr. Jessica Burke: The skills that would really stand out on resumes include experience with distance learning; Zoom; and other technological skills, such as creating and editing videos; exceptional written and oral communication skills; and research skills, such as conducting data analysis and being able to correctly interpret the data would not hurt during a time when facts are often distorted.
Dr. Jessica Burke: Here are the skills I think graduates will need in the coming years: Technological skills and communication skills. The ability to work via the Internet and using video conferencing software will be very important, and along with this very important skill, graduates will need to be able to construct a professionally written e-mail and have really good verbal communication skills. Finally, being able to manage one's time will be extremely important, especially for those who are working from home to ensure deadlines are met, etc.

Dr. Thomas Dearden Ph.D.: Indeed, the way we work is changing. The skills that young graduates will need are diverse. Transferable skills and soft skills will certainly be marketable. These include traditional crafts such as communication, but I also think the world expects more empathy from its employees. Young graduates with an understanding of racism, sexism, and environmental responsibility will become increasingly important.

Vanguard University
Religion, Undergraduate Religion
Dr. Tommy Casarez Ph.D.: Opportunities come in many different shapes and sizes, but they are still out there. Whether you are seeking to land a job in education or the non-profit sector, you will need to familiarize yourself and get used to all things digital, for the sake of communicating effectively. The younger your student or service partner's mindset, the more digitally savvy you will need to be, especially in the classroom and in the non-profit world.