English in Social work

employing the largest numbers of mental 
health and substance abuse social workers in May 2006 were: 
Local government $39,550 
Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 39,240 
Individual and family services 34,920 
Residential mental retardation, mental health and 
substance abuse facilities 
30,590 
Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers 34,290 
Median annual earnings of social workers, all other were $43,580 in May 2006. The 
middle 50 percent earned between $32,530 and $56,420. The lowest 10 percent earned less 
than $25,540, and the top 10 percent earned more than $68,500. Median annual earnings in 
the industries employing the largest numbers of social workers, all other in May 2006 were: 
Local government $46,330 
State government 45,070 
Individual and family services 35,150 
About 20 percent of social workers are members of a union. Many belong to the union that 
represents workers in other occupations at their place of employment. 
5. PROFESSIONAL AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS 
 (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition ) 
Through direct counseling or referral to other services, social workers help people 
solve a range of personal problems. Workers in occupations with similar duties include the 
clergy, counselors, probation officers and correctional treatment specialists, psychologists, 
and social and human services assistants. 
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Audio-visual collections specialists (O*NET 25-9011.00) 
Prepare, plan, and operate audio-visual teaching aids for use in education. May 
record, catalogue, and file audio-visual materials. 
 2006 employment: 7,300 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: Decline rapidly 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor's degree 
Clergy (O*NET 21-2011.00) 
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with 
beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral 
guidance and assistance to members. 
 2006 employment: 404,000 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: Faster than average 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Master’s degree 
Dietetic technicians (O*NET 29-2051.00) 
Assist dieticians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Under the 
supervision of dieticians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, 
teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals. 
 2006 employment: 25,000 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: Faster than average 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Postsecondary 
vocational award 
Directors, religious activities and education (O*NET 21-2021.00) 
Direct and coordinate activities of a denominational group to meet religious needs of 
students. Plan, direct, or coordinate church school programs designed to promote religious 
education among church membership. May provide counseling and guidance relative to 
marital, health, financial, or religious problems. 
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 2006 employment: 99,000 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: Faster than average 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree 
Farm and home management advisors (O*NET 25-9021.00) 
Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, 
agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and 
apply research findings to solve problems; instruct and train in product development, sales, 
and the utilization of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Include county 
agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension 
service advisors. 
 2006 employment: 15,000 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: More slowly than average 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree 
Law clerks (O*NET 23-2092.00) 
Assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. May meet 
with clients or assist lawyers and judges in court. Excludes lawyers, and paralegal and legal 
assistants. 
 2006 employment: 37,000 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: Little or no change 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree 
Mathematical technicians (O*NET 15-2091.00) 
Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to 
technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial 
and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products. 
 2006 employment: 1,300 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Master’s degree 
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Merchandise displayers and window trimmers (O*NET 27-1026.00) 
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail 
stores and at trade exhibitions. 
 2006 employment: 87,000 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Moderate-term on-
the-job training 
Orthotists and prosthetists (O*NET 29-2091.00) 
Assist patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine, or with partial or total 
absence of limb, by fitting and preparing orthopedic braces and prostheses. 
 2006 employment: 5,700 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree 
Psychiatric technicians (O*NET 29-2053.00) 
Care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals, following physician 
instructions and hospital procedures. Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being 
and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help 
with personal hygiene, and administer oral medications and hypodermic injections. 
 2006 employment: 62,000 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: Decline slowly 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Postsecondary 
vocational award 
Set and exhibit designers (O*NET 27-1027.00) 
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Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, 
confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles. 
 2006 employment: 12,000 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: Faster than average 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree 
Social science research assistants (O*NET 19-4061.00) 
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social research. May perform 
publication activities, laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. Normally 
these individuals work under the direct supervision of a social scientist and assist in those 
activities which are more routine. Excludes graduate teaching assistants, who both teach and 
do research. 
 2006 employment: 18,000 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Associate degree 
Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers (O*NET 23-2093.00) 
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance 
details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other 
instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real 
estate agencies, or title insurance companies. 
 2006 employment: 69,000 
 Projected 2006-16 employment change: Little or no change 
 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Moderate-term on-
the-job training 
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