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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$62,130$77,420Higher
Hourly median$29.87/hr$37.22/hr
Middle half of workers earn$48,350 – $77,820$62,150 – $97,860
Jobs in Greater Boston11,150Higher7,070
Massachusetts change 2024–34+14.0%Higher+4.2%
Massachusetts openings a year1,830Higher930
Typical U.S. entry educationMaster's degreeBachelor's degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingInternship/residencyNone
AI exposureNot covered by AI exposure research62Moderate
Observed AI use todayNot publishedLittle or none
Programs near Boston030More

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