15. Social and Human Service Assistants
Median annual wage (2016): $31,810
Percentage of self-employed (2014): 0.1
Job openings due growth and replacements (2014-2024): 120,000
Social and human service assistants usually work under the supervision of social workers or health care workers, and provide services to clients, in order to help them achieve a better quality of life.

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