Careers in this pathway are related to economic, political, and social systems including education, government, law and law enforcement, leisure and recreation, military, religion, child care, social services, and personal services.

If you’re friendly, open, understanding and cooperative, you might enjoy working with people to help solve problems and improve lives.

Salary Range (Michigan)

Corrections Officer

$40,560 - $61,790

Firefighter

$28,800 - $76,310

Police Officer

$44,500 - $80,660

Job Outlook

Employment of social and human service workers is expected to grow by 28 percent between now and 2020, faster than the average for all occupations.

Salary information comes from Emsi/Career Coach