Job title · SOC 21-1021, 21-1029

Social Worker (government)

Also known as: social worker

Overview

Sourced

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

O*NET definition of Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021) · Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed.

All social workers not listed separately.

O*NET definition of Social Workers, All Other (SOC 21-1029).

218,280

in government (SOC 21-1021)

56%

of this occupation works for government

$65,660

median pay in government

State · Local · Federal

levels of government

Occupation figures cover every job classified under SOC 21-1021, including Adult Protective Services Worker, Child Protective Services (CPS) Caseworker, School Social Worker.

Titles employers use

Case ManagerFamily Protection SpecialistFamily Service WorkerSchool Social WorkerAdoption Social WorkerCase WorkerChild Protective Services Social Worker (CPS Social Worker)Family Resource CoordinatorFoster Care Social WorkerYouth Services Specialist

How people usually get in Editorial

BSW/MSW; LCSW for clinical. Requirements vary by employer; each employer page will list its exact rules.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership; U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database; GovJobs Wiki (editorial). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Requirements

Sourced

Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 21-1021)

Education needed to enter: Bachelor's degree
Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: None

Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 21-1029)

Education needed to enter: Bachelor's degree
Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: None

Education workers say the job requires

Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree

Bachelor's Degree

69%

Master's Degree

26%

Share of surveyed workers in Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021) naming each level as required to be hired, 23 respondents, O*NET survey August 2018. Each employer sets its own minimum.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4); U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

How to get hired

Sourced

Social workers typically need a bachelor's or master's degree in social work. They also may need a license; specific requirements vary by state.

Clinical social workers need a master's degree, supervised clinical experience, and a license from the state in which they practice.

From the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile “Social Workers”, published August 27, 2026 · Read the full profile. National guidance; each employer runs its own hiring process.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Academy and training

Sourced

Training to become competent (BLS)

SOC 21-1021: None
SOC 21-1029: None

Preparation level (O*NET)

Job zone: Considerable Preparation Needed

Academy length, curriculum and paid-training policies are set by each employer and state; they are part of the employer collection stage.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Promotion ladder

Editorial

Civil-service class series: civil-service class series I → II → III → senior → supervisor → manager, each with a salary range. Typical structure for a civil-service class series; titles, steps and timing differ by employer.

Trainee / Assistant
Level I
Level II (journey)
Level III / Senior
Lead / Principal
Supervisor
Manager
Director / Division Chief

Source: GovJobs Wiki (editorial).

Pay

Sourced

Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021)

Federal

Not published

State

$62,430

Local

$67,310

All government

$65,660

Private sector

$50,990

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
State	77,520	$44,970	$51,090	$62,430	$77,460	$93,280
Local	140,760	$47,570	$57,640	$67,310	$83,550	$103,050
All government	218,280	$46,610	$53,390	$65,660	$81,100	$100,820
Private sector	174,270	$38,560	$45,210	$50,990	$61,790	$77,120

Social Workers, All Other (SOC 21-1029)

Federal

$105,660

State

$59,840

Local

$72,290

All government

$84,350

Private sector

$51,260

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Federal	20,110	$83,840	$93,250	$105,660	$118,100	$129,900
State	9,530	$44,810	$51,500	$59,840	$72,020	$81,890
Local	14,100	$47,900	$57,810	$72,290	$81,530	$98,270
All government	43,740	$50,000	$62,830	$84,350	$105,250	$121,040
Private sector	19,200	$36,160	$43,800	$51,260	$61,150	$74,400

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

State government pay plans

Official pay ranges for the job classes that match Social Worker (government) in 38 state civil-service plans. They cover state employees only, not cities, counties or school districts.

State	Job classes in the state plan	Annual range
Alabama	Public Health Social Worker, Pub Health Social WKR SR, Social Worker I–II, Senior Social Worker I–II 6 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Alabama State Personnel Department	$37,238 – $85,966
Arizona	Social Worker, Social Worker Senior 2 classes · effective July 9, 2022 · Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division	$43,981 – $92,573
Arkansas	Social Services Specialist, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker 4 classes · effective July 1, 2025 · Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management	$52,137 – $105,120
California	Clinical Social Worker (Health Facility), Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility)-Safety, Psychiatric Social Worker 3 classes · effective September 14, 2026 · California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)	$62,256 – $126,828
Colorado	Social Services Specialist I–VI 6 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR)	$48,912 – $162,708
Connecticut	Social Worker Trainee - Social And Human Services, Licensed Master Social Worker (35 Hour), Social Worker - Health Care Professional (35 Hour), +7 more 10 classes · effective June 26, 2026 · Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources	$63,596 – $122,474
Georgia	Social Worker, NonLicensed 1–3, Social Worker, NonLicensed 1 Non Exempt, Social Worker, NonLicensed 2 Non Exempt, +5 more 14 classes · effective July 10, 2024 · Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation	$33,042 – $73,288
Hawaii	Social Worker II–VII 6 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD)	$56,700 – $129,276
Idaho	Social Worker 1 class · effective June 8, 2025 · Idaho Division of Human Resources	$51,314 – $102,627
Illinois	Social Worker Intern, Social Worker I–IV 5 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Illinois Department of Central Management Services	$68,436 – $140,784
Indiana	Social Services Specialist 4–2 3 classes · Indiana State Personnel Department	$39,000 – $68,614
Iowa	Social Worker 2–6 7 classes · effective June 19, 2026 · Iowa Department of Administrative Services	$50,232 – $94,765
Louisiana	Social Services Specialist 1–2, Social Worker 1–7, Social Worker 5--B, +3 more 11 classes · effective March 2, 2026 · Louisiana Department of State Civil Service	$39,000 – $112,840
Maine	Clinical Social Worker 1 class · effective August 30, 2026 · Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources	$56,867 – $79,747
Maryland	Social Worker I, Criminal Justice, Social Worker I, Health SVCS, Social Worker I, Health SVCS, Ci, +4 more 12 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM)	$67,309 – $120,814
Massachusetts	Social Worker I–IV, Clinical Social Worker (A/B), Clinical Social Worker (C), Clinical Social Worker (D) 14 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD)	$69,804 – $126,157
Michigan	Clinical Social Worker-E, Clinical Social Worker-A 2 classes · effective October 1, 2026 · Michigan Civil Service Commission	$68,890 – $117,707
Minnesota	Social Worker, Social Worker Senior 2 classes · effective July 2, 2026 · Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)	$50,752 – $78,853
Mississippi	Social Services Specialist I–III 3 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Mississippi State Personnel Board	$28,542 – $64,364
Missouri	Associate Social Services Specialist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Senior Social Services Specialist, Social Services Specialist 4 classes · effective July 1, 2025 · Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel	$34,992 – $80,496
Nebraska	Social Worker I–II 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division	$47,210 – $74,805
Nevada	Social Worker I–III, Clinical Social Worker I–III 6 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$59,508 – $120,394
New Jersey	Social Worker Trainee, Social Worker 2–1 3 classes · effective July 11, 2026 · New Jersey Civil Service Commission	$53,282 – $92,953
New Mexico	Social Worker, Senior Social Worker 2 classes · effective July 4, 2026 · New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification	$47,050 – $77,633
New York	Social Worker 1, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker 3 classes · effective April 1, 2026 · New York State Department of Civil Service	$69,964 – $114,585
North Carolina	Social Worker 1 class · effective February 1, 2026 · North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)	$45,431 – $79,504
Ohio	Social Worker 1–2 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation	$57,158 – $78,520
Oklahoma	Social Services Specialist I–IV, Clinical Social Worker I–IV 8 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Human Capital Management	$27,320 – $178,547
Oregon	Social Services Specialist 2, Psychiatric Social Worker 2 classes · Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation	$65,436 – $142,956
Pennsylvania	Social Worker 1–2 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration	$53,008 – $98,144
South Carolina	Social Worker 1 class · South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources	$46,206 – $78,540
Tennessee	Social Services Specialist 1–2, Social Worker 1–2, Psychiatric Social Worker 1–2 6 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Tennessee Department of Human Resources	$43,572 – $108,060
Texas	Social Worker I–IV 4 classes · effective September 1, 2025 · Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team	$42,976 – $99,658
Utah	Social Worker, USDB, Social Worker 2 classes · effective June 21, 2025 · Utah Department of Government Operations, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$44,990 – $263,370
Vermont	Psychiatric Social Worker I–II, Clinical Social Worker 3 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Vermont Department of Human Resources	$61,838 – $102,856
Washington	Social Worker 1 - Academic Medical Centers, Social Worker 2 - Academic Medical Centers, Psychiatric Social Worker 1–4 6 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Human Resources	$56,952 – $154,488
West Virginia	Social Worker 1–3 3 classes · effective August 24, 2024 · West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel	$32,862 – $61,628
Wisconsin	Social Worker, Social Services Specialist, Social Worker-Advanced, Social Worker-Senior 4 classes · effective June 28, 2026 · Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management	$42,078 – $135,054

Lowest class minimum to highest class maximum. Hourly rates are converted at 2,080 hours a year, and other rates at the plan's pay periods; the plans publish the exact rates. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Sources: 38 official state pay plans, linked in each row.

Schedule

Sourced

Work schedule

Seasonal

Typical work week

Less than 40 hours

40 hours

57%

More than 40 hours

43%

Share of surveyed workers in the occupation (O*NET work context, August 2018). Shift patterns and differentials depend on the employer.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Day-to-day work

Sourced

Maintain case history records and prepare reports.4.6
Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.4.5
Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.4.4
Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.4.3
Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems, such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.4.2
Counsel parents with child rearing problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.4.2
Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.4.2
Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.4.2
Refer clients to community resources for services, such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provide concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.4.0
Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, or medical care.4.0

The 10 most important of 12 core tasks for Child, Family, and School Social Workers, ranked by importance (1–5) in the O*NET survey of August 2018.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

13Derived

Exams and free practice tests

Sourced

Exam	Administered by	Used in	Type	Official page
ASWB Social Work Licensing Examinations (Bachelors, Masters, Advanced Generalist, Clinical) 122 questions (110 scored, 12 unscored) of three- and four-option multiple choice; 4-hour time limit; taken at a Pearson test center; based on the 2026 blueprint.	Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)	US	licensing	Official page

Each exam is checked against its administrator's official page. Employers choose which exam they use; confirm with the hiring agency.

Source: Exam administrators and hiring authorities (per record), Official exam administrator pages. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests

ASWB Advanced Generalist Examination
Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
ASWB Bachelors Examination (BSW-Level Licensure)
Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
ASWB Clinical Examination (LCSW Licensure)
Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
ASWB Masters Examination (MSW-Level Licensure)
Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
ASWB Social Work Licensing Examination Program
Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep

State versions: 6 states. Pick yours:

California Colorado New Mexico Oregon Texas Vermont

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

By state

Sourced

Median annual wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021) in each state, all employers (BLS state estimates do not separate government from private). Highest first.

State	Workers	10th pct.	Median	90th pct.
Connecticut	5,230	$48,660	$78,970	$109,980
Maryland	4,710	$41,240	$76,390	$105,570
New Jersey	7,360	$47,830	$76,280	$109,420
Massachusetts	10,900	$48,140	$75,570	$104,060
Washington	10,720	$48,750	$74,480	$98,100
District of Columbia	2,430	$53,020	$73,550	$113,440
New Hampshire	1,700	$41,150	$71,010	$101,570
Rhode Island	2,450	$42,560	$69,870	$97,730
Hawaii	1,170	$46,840	$68,270	$93,430
Minnesota	6,540	$47,890	$67,450	$99,320
Vermont	640	$47,270	$67,340	$84,140
California	60,310	$45,360	$65,200	$103,050
New York	30,170	$48,400	$65,100	$100,100
North Dakota	870	$47,130	$64,560	$81,160
Oregon	6,630	$47,760	$64,130	$89,220
Colorado	8,200	$45,980	$63,720	$102,990
Maine	2,000	$50,110	$63,290	$84,090
Illinois	19,860	$47,120	$63,220	$105,660
Alaska	1,260	$45,330	$62,630	$91,240
Virginia	9,410	$45,060	$61,330	$95,360
Nevada	4,030	$45,960	$61,080	$98,010
Idaho	810	$37,990	$59,840	$81,650
North Carolina	13,010	$42,870	$59,610	$76,950
Wisconsin	5,710	$44,400	$59,280	$80,900
Michigan	15,760	$41,260	$59,270	$81,100
Kentucky	8,470	$39,210	$59,100	$78,660
Louisiana	1,110	$35,260	$56,800	$75,110
Montana	1,250	$39,250	$56,780	$72,000
Florida	14,000	$39,760	$56,550	$79,580
Wyoming	710	$34,280	$56,420	$74,870
Tennessee	7,870	$39,650	$56,310	$77,230
New Mexico	2,990	$36,920	$56,160	$101,600
Texas	21,670	$37,230	$55,680	$73,670
Kansas	3,190	$43,690	$54,300	$69,970
Iowa	3,410	$39,240	$52,250	$81,170
West Virginia	2,380	$38,410	$52,220	$66,980
Utah	1,930	$36,040	$52,000	$98,800
South Carolina	5,520	$38,530	$51,800	$77,390
Ohio	16,050	$39,810	$51,520	$75,850
South Dakota	2,050	$39,150	$51,100	$67,310
Pennsylvania	16,200	$38,430	$50,820	$78,470
Indiana	6,690	$38,270	$50,470	$72,140
Arizona	7,560	$40,420	$50,150	$65,900
Delaware	910	$44,440	$48,520	$73,580
Missouri	9,620	$37,200	$48,520	$65,230
Nebraska	4,830	$41,620	$47,770	$64,750
Georgia	7,110	$35,690	$47,510	$83,380
Alabama	4,220	$37,780	$46,660	$72,490
Mississippi	3,310	$33,590	$46,530	$62,130
Oklahoma	6,500	$37,560	$43,950	$59,540
Arkansas	1,150	$36,070	$43,330	$59,470

51 states with published estimates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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At a glance

Job familySocial & Human Services

LevelState, Local, Federal

Pay structureCivil-service class series

Occupation code21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers; 21-1029 Social Workers, All Other

PreparationConsiderable Preparation Needed

Sources and verification

Alabama State Personnel Department — Alabama Merit Semi-Monthly Compensation Plan (effective 09/01/2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Alabama state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division — Arizona State Personnel System Job Titles with Pay Ranges and Salary Schedules

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Arizona state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management — Arkansas Executive Branch Pay Tables and Class Code List

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Arkansas state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) — California State Civil Service Pay Scales — Section 17 Schematic Listing (with Section 16 Schematic Arrangement of Classes)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (California state government publication, CalHR); facts republished with a link to the source

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources — Connecticut State Employee Compensation Plans and Job Class Specifications

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Connecticut state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation — Georgia State Salary Plans (SWD and LAW) with Job Profiles — September 2026

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Georgia state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) — Hawaii Compensation Plans and Bargaining Unit Salary Schedules

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (State of Hawaiʻi government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Idaho Division of Human Resources — Idaho State Classifications and FY 2026–2027 Salary Structures

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Idaho state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Illinois Department of Central Management Services — Illinois CMS Alphabetic Index of Position Titles (FY 2027, effective July 1, 2026, corrected edition)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Illinois state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Iowa Department of Administrative Services — Iowa FY 2027 Classification Plan and Pay Plans

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Iowa state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service — Louisiana State Civil Service Pay Plan (Public Version) and Pay Schedules AS, MS, PS, SS, TS, WS

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Louisiana state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources — Maine State Government — Job Classification Specifications and Salary Schedules (BHR Salary Schedule Center)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public information (Maine state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) — Maryland State Salary Plan (title order) and FY 2027 salary schedules (effective July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Maryland state government publication, DBM); facts republished with a link to the source

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD) — Massachusetts Executive Branch Bargaining Unit Job Codes and Salary Charts

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Commonwealth of Massachusetts government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Michigan Civil Service Commission — Michigan Civil Service Commission Compensation Plan, Sections A (Alphabetic List of Pay Ranges) and B (Numeric List of Pay Ranges)

Official source · data captured October 1, 2026 · Public record (State of Michigan government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Mississippi State Personnel Board — Mississippi Variable Compensation Plan FY 2027 and MSPB Career Catalog

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Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel — Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System — Pay Plan Structures and Class Occupational Details (effective July 1, 2025)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Missouri state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division — Nebraska Classification & Pay Plan (July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Nebraska state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Nevada Classified Service — Class Specifications and Compensation Schedules (Pay Policy 01 EE/ER and 06), effective July 1, 2026

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public information (Nevada state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

New Jersey Civil Service Commission — New Jersey State Title List and FY2027 salary schedules by Employee Relations Group

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New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification — New Mexico Classified Service — FY27 Salary Schedule (effective 7/4/2026) and Classification and Pay Listing (effective 7/30/2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (New Mexico state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

New York State Department of Civil Service — New York State Title and Salary Plan (Title and Salary Listing) and negotiating-unit salary schedules

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North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) — North Carolina Class Specifications and Graded Salary Schedules (DT, HP, LG, MH, NC, SW)

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U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) — O*NET 31.0 Database

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

Exam administrators and hiring authorities (per record) — Official exam administrator pages

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public web pages; facts only (names, administrators, formats) with a link to the official page

Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation — Ohio State Classification Plan — Pay Range Booklet and Pay Range Schedules (rates effective July 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Ohio state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Human Capital Management — Oklahoma Pay Structures for State Employees (effective 08/30/2026) and OMES Job Catalog

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Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation — Oregon Classification and Compensation: Job Profiles and Monthly Salary Rates by Representation

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration — Pennsylvania Commonwealth Classification and Pay Plan (job classes and pay schedules)

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South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources — South Carolina Classified Pay Structure and State Job Classifications

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Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR) — State of Colorado Pay Plan FY 2026-27 — Pay Plan with Steps, State Troopers and Medical Pay Plan

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Indiana State Personnel Department — State of Indiana Job Code Listing (August 2026)

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Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) — State of Minnesota Salary Plan — Classifications and Salary Ranges (report LR0067)

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Tennessee Department of Human Resources — Tennessee DOHR Alpha Comp Plan (September 1, 2026)

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Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team — Texas State Classification Plan — Job Description Index and Salary Schedules A, B and C (FY 2026–27)

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Utah Department of Government Operations, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Utah DHRM Public Job Descriptions: job salary ranges

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Vermont Department of Human Resources — Vermont Job Specifications and FY 2027 Classified, Corrections and State Police Pay Plans (Appendix II, July 12, 2026 – January 9, 2027)

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Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Human Resources — Washington Classified Job Listing and OFM Salary Schedules (effective July 1, 2026)

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West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel — West Virginia Division of Personnel — Schedule of Salary Grades 2-26 (effective August 24, 2024) and Class Specifications

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Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management — Wisconsin Alphabetical Listing of Classifications and 2025-2027 Compensation Plan Pay Schedules

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