As of June 2026, Healthcare Social Workers has an AI-exposure score of 47/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Healthcare Social Workers

47/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 24% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$67,880. About 18,400 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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How you compare to similar Community & Social Service roles

Healthcare Social Workers (you)
47
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54
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Oversee Medicaid- and Medicare-related paperwork and recordkeeping in hospitals.
Augmentable
  • Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
  • Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
  • Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.
  • Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.
  • Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.
  • Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.
  • Educate clients about end-of-life symptoms and options to assist them in making informed decisions.
Durable
  • Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
  • Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
  • Conduct social research to advance knowledge in the social work field.
  • Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient.
  • Develop or advise on social policy and assist in community development.
  • Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.
  • Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.

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80% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$60,280
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40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$45,930
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40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$100,580
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Healthcare Social Workers — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$89,660New York: US$73,070Texas: US$69,990

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$67,880. More states are being added.

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