Community and Social Service Occupations
Workers in these occupations promote wellness to help people cope with or overcome challenges.
Overall employment in community and social service occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2025 to 2034. About 313,700 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
The median annual wage for this group was € 57,530 in May 2025, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of € 49,500.
Make it Work employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a Make it Work Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile.
| Â | OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATIONÂ  | 2025 MEDIAN PAYÂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Community Health Workers | Community health workers promote wellness by helping people adopt healthy behaviors. They implement programs and advocate for people who may have limited access to health resources and social services. | High school diploma or equivalent | € 51,030 |
 | Health Education Specialists | Health education specialists develop programs to teach people about conditions affecting well-being. | Bachelor’s degree | € 63,000 |
 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Marriage and family therapists diagnose and treat cognitive, behavioral, or similar disorders in the context of couples and other relationships. | Master’s degree | € 63,780 |
 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists assist in rehabilitating law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. | Bachelor’s degree | € 64,520 |
 | Rehabilitation Counselors | Rehabilitation counselors work with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment or independent living. | Master’s degree | € 46,110 |
 | School and Career Counselors and Advisors | School counselors help students develop academic and social skills. Career counselors and advisors help people choose a path to employment. | Master’s degree | € 65,140 |
 | Social and Human Service Assistants | Social and human service assistants provide client services in a variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. | High school diploma or equivalent | € 45,120 |
 | Social Workers | Social workers help people prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives. | High school diploma or equivalent | € 61,330 |
 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors advise people on a range of issues, such as those relating to alcoholism, addictions, or depression. | Master’s degree | € 59,190 |