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Job outlook for public assistance caseworkers in the United States
Are public assistance caseworker jobs in demand?
Public assistance caseworker job and salary trends over time
Public assistance caseworker jobs over time
Public assistance caseworker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 782 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 754 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 753 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 736 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 704 | 0.00% |
Average public assistance caseworker salary over time
Public assistance caseworker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,526 | $19.96 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $40,634 | $19.54 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $39,674 | $19.07 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $38,053 | $18.29 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $37,084 | $17.83 | +2.1% |
Public assistance caseworker jobs by state
Most common states for public assistance caseworkers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 101 | 15% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 39 | 4% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 29 | 3% |
| 4 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 178 | 2% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 165 | 2% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 145 | 2% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 129 | 2% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 87 | 2% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 14 | 2% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 14 | 2% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 10 | 2% |
| 12 | California | 39,536,653 | 564 | 1% |
| 13 | New York | 19,849,399 | 207 | 1% |
| 14 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 192 | 1% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 160 | 1% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 144 | 1% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 118 | 1% |
| 18 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 69 | 1% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 45 | 1% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 34 | 1% |
Most common cities for public assistance caseworkers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $41,037 |
| 2 | Huntsville | 2 | 1% | $33,292 |
| 3 | Silver Spring | 1 | 1% | $53,728 |
| 4 | Sioux City | 1 | 1% | $41,379 |
| 5 | Turlock | 1 | 1% | $44,504 |
| 6 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $44,498 |
| 7 | Oakland | 1 | 0% | $44,864 |
| 8 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $33,463 |
| 9 | Wichita | 1 | 0% | $41,790 |
Public Assistance Caseworker job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of public assistance caseworker experts
Adelphi University
University of Nebraska at Omaha
What experience really stands out on Public Assistance Caseworker resumes?
Livia Polise: The profession's signature pedagogy, field education, provides opportunities for students to develop a foundational skill set that can be transferred to many different practice contexts. Resumes for new graduates may highlight tasks in different settings, the application of skills across diverse domains of practice, and a skill set that encompasses micro, mezzo, and macro levels of experience. Community engagement and social justice actions are activities that demonstrate a commitment to the core values of the profession.
Dr. Susan Reay
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha
Grace Abbott School of Social Work
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Public Assistance Caseworker job market given the pandemic?
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.