Social and Human Service Assistants (21-1093)
Occupation description: Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care. Excludes Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015), Psychiatric Technicians (29-2053), Personal Care Aides (39-9021), and Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (43-4061).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 765 | 866 | 13.2 | 33 | 64 | 107 |
| United States | 413,700 | 466,000 | 0.0 | 17,600 | 34,700 | 57,500 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with very high employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 17.81 | 11.42 | 13.55 | 16.85 | 21.06 | 26.07 |
| Alaska | 20.97 | 14.82 | 17.12 | 20.12 | 24.03 | 29.20 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 20.55 | 14.31 | 16.77 | 19.39 | 24.13 | 29.25 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 19.85 | 15.48 | 16.95 | 19.32 | 23.19 | 25.74 |
| Balance of State | 21.63 | 14.84 | 17.64 | 20.94 | 24.14 | 30.13 |
