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Job outlook for targeted case managers in the United States
Targeted case manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected targeted case manager job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.
About 52,400 new jobs for targeted case managers are projected over the next decade.
Targeted case manager salaries have increased 13% for targeted case managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,738 targeted case managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 78,607 active targeted case manager job openings in the US.
The average targeted case manager salary is $37,976.
Are targeted case manager jobs in demand?
Targeted case manager job and salary trends over time
Targeted case manager jobs over time
Targeted case manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,738 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,784 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,823 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,739 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,633 | 0.00% |
Average targeted case manager salary over time
Targeted case manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,976 | $18.26 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $37,026 | $17.80 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $35,642 | $17.14 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $34,977 | $16.82 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $33,594 | $16.15 | +3.2% |
Targeted case manager jobs by state
Most common states for targeted case managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 82 | 12% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 624 | 9% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 61 | 8% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 68 | 6% |
| 5 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,013 | 5% |
| 6 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 477 | 5% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 392 | 5% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 350 | 5% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 336 | 5% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 316 | 5% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 156 | 5% |
| 12 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 134 | 5% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 81 | 5% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 62 | 5% |
| 15 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 41 | 5% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,601 | 4% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 514 | 4% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 465 | 4% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 231 | 4% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 91 | 4% |
Most common cities for targeted case managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daytona Beach | 2 | 3% | $35,709 |
| 2 | Lake Worth | 1 | 3% | $35,348 |
| 3 | Ocala | 1 | 2% | $35,857 |
| 4 | Sarasota | 1 | 2% | $35,813 |
| 5 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $35,620 |
| 6 | Worcester | 2 | 1% | $39,799 |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $35,366 |
| 8 | Kansas City | 1 | 1% | $37,231 |
| 9 | Lakeland | 1 | 1% | $35,717 |
| 10 | Largo | 1 | 1% | $35,877 |
| 11 | Melbourne | 1 | 1% | $35,491 |
| 12 | San Mateo | 1 | 1% | $48,739 |
| 13 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $35,984 |
Targeted Case Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of targeted case manager experts
Louisiana State University at Shreveport
Erikson Institute- Graduate School in Child Development
Gannon University
Portland State University
Alabama A & M University
Kansas State University
Belmont University
Kean University
Saginaw Valley State University
Centre College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ohio University
Vanguard University
Kacie Blalock Ph.D.
Associate Professor; Director, Master of CounselingLouisiana State University at Shreveport
Department Of Psychology
What hard/technical skills are most important for Targeted Case Managers?
Kacie Blalock Ph.D.: It is important that counselors are able to effectively take notes and summarize progress, interpret assessments, memorize and recall information, and keep clear yet concise records.
Cassandra McKay-Jackson Ph.D.
Associate Professor,DirectorErikson Institute- Graduate School in Child Development
Social Work Program
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Targeted Case Managers?
Cassandra McKay-Jackson Ph.D.: Social workers are in high demand due to the amount of stress people are under. This is a time when many counselors are at their height of services. We are seeing legislation that is supporting loan forgiveness and loan repayment that may support more individuals coming into the field.
What will help Targeted Case Managers increase their earning potential?
Parris Baker: Social Work - social work students should receive graduate education and training in clinical social work and learn indigenous healing therapies. Specialization with adolescents/young adults and geriatrics. Attaining licensure in social
Mortuary Science - students who acquire knowledge of indigenous death care customs will increase their customer base and the relationships with diverse communities. This will ultimately translate into greater profits long term. The funeral home industry is changing rapidly. More people are opting for cremations rather than traditional burials (partially related to COVID-19). Green burials (also referred to as natural burial) are becoming more popular with millennials. The body is simply placed in a biodegradable coffin or shroud and interred without a concrete burial vault.
Kimberly Jayne Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Counselor Education, School Counseling Program CoordinatorPortland State University
Counselor Education Department
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Targeted Case Managers?
Kimberly Jayne Ph.D.: I think the pandemic will change how school counselors interact with and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program as schools navigate returning to in-person learning, hybrid, or continuing with comprehensive distance learning (CDL). School counselors have had to be creative, flexible, and adapt to meet the new and increasing challenges of serving students and families through CDL and that will change how school counselors approach their work into the future.
Additionally, students and families will continue to experience the effects of the pandemic, multiple natural disasters, and the crisis of racial injustice far beyond this year. School counselors will need to continue to meet students in the midst of these multiple crises and traumas and provide developmentally and culturally-responsive support as we all navigate the longer term emotional and mental health, academic, and social impacts on our communities.
What will help Targeted Case Managers increase their earning potential?
Kimberly Jayne Ph.D.: School counselors are required to continue their learning and professional development across the lifespan of their career. Pursuing additional professional certifications and training can increase earning potential for school counselors. Additionally, I think being a part of advocacy for more resources and regard for educational professionals is a critical piece of making sure school counselors, educators, and other professionals that work in schools are compensated in a way that reflects the importance and value of their work, their professional skills and expertise, and the extensive training and education they must pursue to prepare for their roles in the school setting.
Samson Chama
ProfessorAlabama A & M University
Department of Social Work, Psychology & Counseling
What's a good job out of college for Targeted Case Managers?
Samson Chama: Social work is a generic profession that is constantly evolving. Within its evolution there is probably no single important social work job that might be pointed out or highlighted as being above the rest. In these times social workers need to be well versed in crucial social work professional domains and these in particular include such areas as planning, research and programming. Each of these domains comes with unique jobs and skill sets that may help social workers to become powerful and yet crucial planners, researchers and programmers. These three domains are essential elements to social work effective service-delivery.
What soft skills should all Targeted Case Managers possess?
Kristen Kremer Ph.D.: Social workers engage with vulnerable populations, many of whom have histories of traumatic experiences. Thus, high emotional intelligence will allow social workers to best connect with clients and help them reach their goals.
What technical skills for a Targeted Case Manager stand out to employers?
Sabrina Sullenberger Ph.D.: Since we have all witnessed the importance of technology in maintaining communication and connection during the coronavirus, obviously the ability to use technology effectively is important, particularly when it comes to ensuring that our work and connection with clients isn't disrupted. Being able to organize and use data (assessments, case notes, policy proposals, whatever the data is in your field of practice) is important as well. Technical competency is also important when we are thinking about things like confidentiality and other ethical issues as related to email communication, social media, etc. And while this may not qualify as a technical skill, the ability to communicate clearly, consistently and effectively is of the utmost importance. Being able to give examples of when you have communicated effectively in times of crisis is important in an interview. It is also important to ensure that any written communication you have with a potential employer aligns with your in-person communication. While I don't think a typo on a resume is the very worst thing that can happen, you don't want a potential employer to rule you out because of what they may think this typo represents in terms of your communication ability.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Targeted Case Managers?
Roxanne Ruiz-Adams: COVID-19 has changed society and the way it interacts with its environment, both in negative and positive ways. Because of the necessary adaptations we've all had to make, the market world has found value in remote work. With mental health, this opens opportunities to provide services across state lines, and across county lines. Making treatment more accessible, and positively impacting private practice owners business. In negative ways, we have seen people really need more connection due to the isolation experienced over the year. I think graduates are in a wonderful place to help create those connections for those feeling depressed and along, but they are also in a challenging place of trying to heal themselves from the same woes.
What soft skills should all Targeted Case Managers possess?
Roxanne Ruiz-Adams: In the world we are in, empathy and compassion are tools we need most when interacting with each other. Graduates need to practice the skills of listening actively, and communicating in a way that is responsive rather than reactive. As social media expands and the world becomes smaller we all have become more connected and more aware of the experience of being a global citizen. Graduates need to practice having conversations with those who are different from them, practice putting themselves in the shoes of those they interact with, and learn the art of conflict resolution. We are all different in the way we think, but now more than ever we need graduates who are solution focused in their responses to the world rather than problem focused.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Targeted Case Managers?
Michael Heron: There will be enduring impacts on graduates due to the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, this cohort of graduates in 2021 will not be given the opportunity to build relationships and network in-person the way that past students have had the opportunity to do. Interpersonal skills are important for people starting out in their professional lives or starting a new career path and like a muscle that does not get worked these can become difficult to use after months of social distancing or isolation. Many people find jobs or other opportunities through the connections they make in college and the networks they build. Online learning has likely limited the number of interactions with new people and stifled the opportunity to strengthen current relationships that create opportunities in the future.
One thing that may be a positive impact due to the pandemic is that the 2021 graduates will be much more well-versed in online content delivery which will benefit them in a post-COVID world. We are finding out that the classic office setting is not as necessary as we thought and working from home while "Zooming" in will become more prevalent. The students now have been able to hone the skills necessary for this in the laboratory of the classroom. For those in the health and human services fields this will benefit telehealth and service delivery in areas that have previously lacked resources.
What's a good job out of college for Targeted Case Managers?
Michael Heron: A good job right out of college is the one that hires you. Very few people are lucky enough to be offered their dream job right out of college and so it takes some time and some skills development in order to get to that job. Also, exposure to different jobs or aspects of a profession can help a recent graduate discover things that they may not know they enjoy professionally or discover that what they thought was their dream job is not the case. This is not to say one should take the first job that comes along but it is important to have an open mind about the different paths that exist to get to where you want to be professionally and the goal can change along the way.
What technical skills for a Targeted Case Manager stand out to employers?
Michael Heron: Critical thinking skills, interpersonal communication skills, and being proactive. Employers want problem solvers not just someone who can take direction. Critical thinking is important to solve problems and to show that you can be trusted to get things done correctly. Interpersonal skills are important because effective communication is paramount in a high functioning office, agency, or organization. Lastly, being proactive is something that any employer would want to see from their staff. It, again, shows that you are looking to solve problems and can do that before the problems even arise.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Targeted Case Manager job market given the pandemic?
William Weston: Many more jobs can be done remotely. Most white-collar workers can work at least partly from home. This should help parents especially.
What technical skills for a Targeted Case Manager stand out to employers?
William Weston: The ability to write clearly and think critically. The deep sense that other people in other cultures, and other positions in our own culture, see the world differently, enabling students to respond to a broad range of people appropriately.
What's a good job out of college for Targeted Case Managers?
William Weston: Anything that pays the bills. Honest work is ennobling.
OK, jobs that serve others are more satisfying that those that just make money. Human service jobs lead to all kinds of other careers.
What type of skills will young Targeted Case Managers need?
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.
How do you envision technology impacting Targeted Case Managers in the next 5 years?
Christine Suniti Bhat: The pandemic has already altered the way in which school counselors are engaging with their students. The importance of learning management systems and dynamic tools to interact with students online will continue to grow. School counselors will have to be prepared to deliver individual services as well as group and class interventions using technologies such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
This is something that we would not have anticipated five years ago. School counselors may also have to address issues related to isolation, loneliness, and excessive screen time, along with some of the issues that are related to the misuse of technology such as cyberbullying and sexting. Prevention (before problems arise) and intervention (addressing issues after they arise) are both important. Overall, health and wellness in relation to the use of technology will become more important.
Dr. Tommy Casarez Ph.D.
Dr., Assistant Professor of Historical and Systematic TheologyVanguard University
Religion, Undergraduate Religion
What general advice would you give to a Targeted Case Manager?
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.