| Job title | Level | Pay structure | Government workers (SOC) | Median pay in government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Protective Services Worker SOC 21-1021 | statelocal | Civil-service class series | 218,280 | $65,660 |
| Child Protective Services (CPS) Caseworker SOC 21-1021 | statelocal | Civil-service class series | 218,280 | $65,660 |
| Child Support Officer SOC 13-1199 | statelocal | Civil-service class series | 367,260 | $91,060 |
| Eligibility Worker / Benefits Specialist SOC 43-4061 | statelocal | Civil-service class series | 143,120 | $55,330 |
| IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051 | federal | Federal grade and step | 94,210 | $45,860 |
| Social Security Claims Specialist SOC 13-1031 | federal | Federal grade and step | 59,830 | $90,660 |
| Social Worker (government) SOC 21-1021, 21-1029 | statelocalfederal | Civil-service class series | 218,280 | $65,660 |
| Veterans Service Officer SOC 21-1099 | statelocal | Civil-service class series | 45,250 | $62,950 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor SOC 21-1015 | statefederal | Civil-service class series | 20,120 | $64,170 |
Worker counts and pay are for each job's occupation code across all of government; several jobs can share one code.
Sources: GovJobsWiki job taxonomy v1 (research round R240) (editorial); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.