Social Assistance Occupations Profile - Table A
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Social Assistance Occupations Profile – Table A
Table A. Social Assistance Workers by Occupational Category, 2010
| Occupational category | Census 2010 Occupation Codes | Estimated Population Represented by Sample | % of U.S. Social Assistance Workforce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community and social service occupations (all) | 2000-2060 | 770,801 | 19.2 |
| Social workers | 2010 | 359,538 | 9.0 |
| Social and human service assistants | 2016 | 130,327 | 3.3 |
| Other occupations within the social assistance sector | All other Census occupation codes | 3,243,259 | 80.8 |
| Preschool and kindergarten teachers | 2300 | 519,172 | 12.9 |
| Childcare workers | 4600 | 964,910 | 24.0 |
| Personal care aides | 4610 | 385,084 | 9.6 |
| Total* | 4,014,060 | 100 |
*Indented rows represent subsets of rows above.
Page last reviewed: October 23, 2013
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health