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Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

-1.7%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

3,200

projected per year

Outlook Rating

Little or no change

What This Means

Employment of social scientists and related workers, all other is projected to decline +1.7% from 2024 to 2034.

About 3,200 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $100,340 as of the latest data. About 36,970 people were employed in this role.

Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor's Degree