Career fit · O*NET® 31.0 · BLS pay and outlook
Jobs that help people: careers with strong social interests.
137 occupations, each shown with the O*NET ratings that put it here, its BLS median pay, projected growth and typical education. Filter, sort and compare.
Helping careers13782 pay $75K+ · 36 growing 7%+ · 13 without a degree
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Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 137 helping careers: occupations with an O*NET Social interest score of 5 or higher. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Anesthesiologist ($391,490), Emergency Medicine Physician ($335,550), Ophthalmologist ($300,080). The ratings describe each occupation as a whole, not every job or every person in it.
- Occupations
- 137
- meet the published rule
- BLS median $75,000+
- 82
- of 137
- Growing 7%+ by 2035
- 36
- of 137, BLS projections
- No degree typically
- 13
- of 137, O*NET education
Data Most common fields: education (52), healthcare practitioners (46), community and social service (12), healthcare support (8).
How it's measured
The rule, in full
Data No hidden score: the components are listed and shown for every occupation.
Formula
Included: occupations with an O*NET Social interest score of 5.0 or higher (1–7; helping, teaching, advising or caring for people). Sorted by that score.
What it does not measure
Whether you will like the job, how stressful you would find it, or your personality. Ratings are occupation averages.
- Social interest
- Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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| Occupation · why it is here | Typical education | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School CounselorSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $64,330 | +2.9% | n/a |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $52,100 | +3.3% | Bachelor's |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $80,340 | +4.0% | Doctoral |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $107,310 | +17.9% | Master's |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $80,250 | +17.1% | Master's |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $75,350 | +2.5% | Doctoral |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $77,570 | +2.6% | Doctoral |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $78,760 | +0.0% | Doctoral |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $79,350 | +0.2% | Doctoral |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $80,260 | +2.0% | Doctoral |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $75,870 | +2.4% | Doctoral |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $77,270 | +2.2% | Doctoral |
| Preschool TeacherSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $38,140 | +4.5% | High school |
| Kindergarten TeacherSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $62,680 | -0.3% | Bachelor's |
| Elementary School TeacherSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $63,970 | -0.4% | Bachelor's |
| Middle School TeacherSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $64,370 | -0.4% | Bachelor's |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $65,030 | -0.5% | n/a |
| High School TeacherSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $72,040 | -0.2% | Bachelor's |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $66,270 | -0.4% | Bachelor's |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $64,830 | +2.4% | n/a |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $66,810 | -0.4% | Bachelor's |
| Special Education TeacherSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $74,260 | -0.2% | Bachelor's or Master's (about equal) |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialist (BLS: Special Education Teachers, All Other)Social interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $76,580 | +1.9% | n/a |
| ESL TeacherSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $61,540 | -13.9% | Bachelor's |
| Self-Enrichment TeacherSocial interest 7.00 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $46,800 | +3.5% | n/a |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.99 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.99 | $78,620 | +2.2% | Master's |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSocial interest 6.97 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.97 | $60,280 | +10.3% | Master's |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.95 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.95 | $78,580 | +2.1% | Master's |
| History TeacherSocial interest 6.95 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.95 | $83,820 | +0.0% | n/a |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSocial interest 6.93 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.93 | $45,130 | +22.3% | n/a |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSocial interest 6.92 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.92 | $67,880 | +8.5% | Master's |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.92 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.92 | $85,020 | +2.7% | Doctoral |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.87 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 6.87 | $98,070 | +2.5% | Doctoral |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSocial interest 6.85 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.85 | $59,550 | +4.4% | Bachelor's |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.85 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.85 | $76,590 | +1.5% | Master's |
| Recreational TherapistSocial interest 6.82 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.82 | $61,960 | +4.8% | Bachelor's |
| Psychiatric AideSocial interest 6.81 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.81 | $44,910 | +1.9% | Some college |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSocial interest 6.80 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.80 | $46,850 | +2.2% | n/a |
| School PsychologistSocial interest 6.77 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.77 | $95,990 | +0.8% | Post-master's certificate |
| Architecture Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.77 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.77 | $96,870 | +2.6% | Doctoral |
| Geography Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.76 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 6.76 | $97,590 | +2.7% | Doctoral |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.75 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.75 | $99,650 | +2.6% | Doctoral |
| TutorSocial interest 6.75 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.75 | $43,350 | -0.2% | Bachelor's |
| Substitute TeacherSocial interest 6.73 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.73 | $41,670 | +2.0% | Bachelor's |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.70 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.70 | $84,290 | +2.2% | Doctoral |
| PediatricianSocial interest 6.64 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.64 | $210,040 | +1.5% | Post-doctoral |
| Patient Representatife (BLS: Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other)Social interest 6.62 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.62 | $50,290 | +5.9% | n/a |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.61 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.61 | $63,820 | -0.3% | Associate's |
| Community Health WorkerSocial interest 6.58 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 6.58 | $51,850 | +12.7% | n/a |
| Clinical PsychologistSocial interest 6.57 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.57 | $100,580 | +11.7% | Post-doctoral |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.53 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.53 | $42,910 | +2.7% | Bachelor's |
| Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (BLS: Occupational Therapists)Social interest 6.52 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.52 | $100,330 | +14.8% | Master's |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.51 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.51 | $103,170 | +2.4% | Master's |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.47 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.47 | $101,420 | +2.8% | n/a |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSocial interest 6.46 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.46 | $59,300 | -3.1% | n/a |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.46 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.46 | $128,500 | +2.6% | First professional |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.43 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 6.43 | $99,080 | +5.9% | Doctoral |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSocial interest 6.41 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.41 | $68,380 | +23.0% | Associate's |
| Nanny (BLS: Childcare Workers)Social interest 6.30 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.30 | $34,980 | -2.0% | High school |
| Library Science Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.27 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.27 | $80,340 | +2.7% | Doctoral |
| Hospitalist (BLS: Physicians, All Other)Social interest 6.27 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.27 | $265,930 | +3.4% | Post-doctoral |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.25 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.25 | $84,620 | +7.3% | Doctoral |
| Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.25 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.25 | $94,980 | +2.7% | Doctoral |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.24 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.24 | $98,700 | +2.9% | Doctoral |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist (BLS: Registered Nurses)Social interest 6.23 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 6.23 | $97,550 | +5.6% | Master's |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSocial interest 6.22 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 6.22 | $66,940 | +13.5% | n/a |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.21 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 6.21 | $123,920 | +2.4% | Doctoral |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSocial interest 6.21 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 6.21 | $244,180 | +3.3% | n/a |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.19 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 6.19 | $79,940 | +1.7% | Master's |
| Daycare WorkerSocial interest 6.18 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 6.18 | $34,980 | -2.0% | High school |
| Instructional DesignerSocial interest 6.16 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 6.16 | $77,440 | +1.6% | Master's |
| Health EducatorSocial interest 6.15 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 6.15 | $64,070 | +5.6% | Associate's |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSocial interest 6.10 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 6.10 | $72,300 | +21.5% | Associate's |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSocial interest 6.09 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 6.09 | $45,930 | +7.4% | Bachelor's |
| Speech PathologistSocial interest 6.09 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 6.09 | $97,870 | +16.6% | Master's |
| Occupational TherapistSocial interest 6.08 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 6.08 | $100,330 | +14.8% | Master's |
| General Internal Medicine PhysicianSocial interest 6.08 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 6.08 | $256,560 | +4.0% | Post-doctoral |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse (BLS: Registered Nurses)Social interest 6.07 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 6.07 | $97,550 | +5.6% | Master's |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 6.06 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 6.06 | $100,310 | +2.4% | Doctoral |
| Midwife (BLS: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other)Social interest 6.04 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 6.04 | $65,790 | +5.1% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (BLS: Physicians, All Other)Social interest 6.00 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 6.00 | $265,930 | +3.4% | Doctoral |
| Occupational Therapy AideSocial interest 6.00 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 6.00 | $39,160 | +3.6% | High school |
| Nurse MidwifeSocial interest 5.96 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 5.96 | $134,040 | +11.5% | Master's |
| Physical Therapist AideSocial interest 5.95 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.95 | $35,240 | +4.0% | High school |
| AudiologistSocial interest 5.92 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.92 | $95,780 | +11.0% | Doctoral |
| PastorSocial interest 5.91 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.91 | $60,810 | +2.4% | Master's |
| Physical TherapistSocial interest 5.91 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.91 | $102,760 | +11.9% | Doctoral |
| Physician AssistantSocial interest 5.89 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.89 | $135,880 | +21.1% | Master's |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 5.88 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.88 | $96,980 | +4.9% | Master's |
| PsychiatristSocial interest 5.83 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.83 | $281,870 | +7.2% | Post-doctoral |
| Acute Care Nurse (BLS: Registered Nurses)Social interest 5.80 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.80 | $97,550 | +5.6% | Bachelor's |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySocial interest 5.77 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 5.77 | $109,270 | +7.8% | n/a |
| Athletic TrainerSocial interest 5.75 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.75 | $62,520 | +12.7% | Master's |
| Massage TherapistSocial interest 5.75 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.75 | $58,450 | +15.3% | n/a |
| Naturopathic Physician (BLS: Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other)Social interest 5.73 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.73 | $115,210 | +5.5% | Doctoral |
| PrincipalSocial interest 5.72 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.72 | $105,870 | -0.3% | n/a |
| Chemistry TeacherSocial interest 5.71 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.71 | $93,250 | +2.3% | Master's |
| CNASocial interest 5.70 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.70 | $42,260 | +2.6% | High school |
| Clinical Neuropsychologist (BLS: Psychologists, All Other)Social interest 5.69 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.69 | $110,840 | +2.3% | Post-doctoral |
| AcupuncturistSocial interest 5.65 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 5.65 | $76,040 | +8.6% | Master's |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySocial interest 5.64 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.64 | $104,590 | +1.8% | Master's |
| Training SpecialistSocial interest 5.64 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.64 | $69,280 | +10.8% | Bachelor's |
| Art Therapist (BLS: Therapists, All Other)Social interest 5.64 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.64 | $77,930 | +12.6% | n/a |
| Personal TrainerSocial interest 5.62 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.62 | $47,160 | +7.3% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSocial interest 5.60 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.60 | $335,550 | +3.2% | Post-doctoral |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators (BLS: Personal Service Managers, All Other)Social interest 5.58 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.58 | $69,770 | +6.2% | Master's |
| Registered NurseSocial interest 5.57 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.57 | $97,550 | +5.6% | n/a |
| Probation OfficerSocial interest 5.56 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.56 | $66,270 | +3.0% | Bachelor's |
| ChiropractorSocial interest 5.56 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.56 | $79,200 | +8.7% | Doctoral |
| ICU Nurse (BLS: Registered Nurses)Social interest 5.56 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 5.56 | $97,550 | +5.6% | Bachelor's |
| Training and Development ManagersSocial interest 5.54 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.54 | $133,000 | +6.4% | Bachelor's |
| Nurse PractitionerSocial interest 5.52 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.52 | $132,300 | +41.0% | Master's |
| NutritionistSocial interest 5.50 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.50 | $76,400 | +7.7% | Post-bacc certificate |
| LPNSocial interest 5.50 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.50 | $64,400 | +3.0% | Some college |
| ParamedicSocial interest 5.49 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.49 | $60,600 | +5.7% | n/a |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (BLS: Healthcare Support Workers, All Other)Social interest 5.48 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.48 | $48,430 | +4.8% | n/a |
| OphthalmologistSocial interest 5.46 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 5.46 | $300,080 | +4.5% | n/a |
| OB-GYNSocial interest 5.45 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.45 | $292,910 | +1.7% | Post-doctoral |
| Urologist (BLS: Physicians, All Other)Social interest 5.45 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.45 | $265,930 | +3.4% | Post-doctoral |
| Genetic CounselorSocial interest 5.45 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.45 | $100,040 | +10.4% | Master's |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSocial interest 5.43 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.43 | $80,390 | +7.2% | Bachelor's |
| Preventive Medicine Physician (BLS: Physicians, All Other)Social interest 5.43 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.43 | $265,930 | +3.4% | Post-doctoral |
| CRNASocial interest 5.35 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.35 | $236,590 | +9.7% | Doctoral |
| Dental HygienistSocial interest 5.35 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.35 | $98,100 | +8.0% | Associate's |
| ConciergeSocial interest 5.34 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.34 | $38,950 | +2.6% | High school |
| Coaches and ScoutsSocial interest 5.31 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.31 | $47,320 | +6.1% | Bachelor's |
| Allergists and Immunologists (BLS: Physicians, All Other)Social interest 5.30 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 5.30 | $265,930 | +3.4% | Post-doctoral |
| Neuropsychologist (BLS: Psychologists, All Other)Social interest 5.29 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.29 | $110,840 | +2.3% | Post-doctoral |
| Residential AdvisorSocial interest 5.28 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.28 | $42,240 | +3.5% | Some college |
| Sports Medicine Physician (BLS: Physicians, All Other)Social interest 5.27 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.27 | $265,930 | +3.4% | n/a |
| AnesthesiologistSocial interest 5.25 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.25 | $391,490 | +3.6% | Post-doctoral |
| School Bus MonitorSocial interest 5.25 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.25 | $35,100 | -1.9% | n/a |
| HostSocial interest 5.24 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.24 | $31,200 | +3.4% | No formal education |
| Music Therapist (BLS: Therapists, All Other)Social interest 5.23 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.23 | $77,930 | +12.6% | Bachelor's |
| Dietetic TechnicianSocial interest 5.05 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 5.05 | $37,640 | +2.7% | Associate's |
| OptometristSocial interest 5.02 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 5.02 | $136,570 | +9.5% | Doctoral |
| NeurologistSocial interest 5.02 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 5.02 | $248,560 | +6.4% | Post-doctoral |
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What are the helping careers?
Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 137 helping careers: occupations with an O*NET Social interest score of 5 or higher. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Anesthesiologist ($391,490), Emergency Medicine Physician ($335,550), Ophthalmologist ($300,080).
How is this list made?
Included: occupations with an O*NET Social interest score of 5.0 or higher (1–7; helping, teaching, advising or caring for people). Sorted by that score.
Does this mean the job will suit me?
Not on its own. O*NET ratings describe the occupation on average. Workplaces differ, and your own preferences, skills and circumstances matter.
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This page includes information from the O*NET® 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. TryHired has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Included: occupations with an O*NET Social interest score of 5.0 or higher (1–7; helping, teaching, advising or caring for people). Sorted by that score. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs that help people”, “careers for people who want to help others”, “jobs for people who like helping others” (Ahrefs, U.S.). Changes made by TryHired: selected work-context, interest, work-style and knowledge ratings were combined as described above, joined to BLS wages and projections, and ranked. Questions: hello@tryhired.co.
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Sources- Detailed O*NET occupations that share one BLS occupation code show that occupation's BLS pay and projections.
- Whether a job suits you: ratings describe the occupation on average, not every employer, team or person.
- Personality, stress or happiness: O*NET measures work context, styles and interests; it does not diagnose introversion or rate how stressful anyone finds a job.
- National Center for O*NET Development, O*NET® 31.0 Database (August 2026 release; work context, work styles, interests, knowledge), CC BY 4.0.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates (public domain).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, occupational projections 2025–35.