15 Social Sciences Job Titles In-Demand Now
Social Sciences explore human behavior and societal dynamics through research and analysis. Professionals conduct studies, interpret data, and develop theories. They possess critical thinking, communication skills, and empathy.
The 11,825 Social Sciences jobs listed below are hiring now and offer salaries ranging from $39,376 to $114,770 per year. Mental Health Therapist, Psychologist, and Medical Social Worker currently have the most job openings. Review in-demand job titles and some of the common skills needed for these roles.
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Updated Jul 20, 2026
Job title
United States
Job openings
Mental Health Therapist
United States
$74,343
per year
Psychologist
United States
$114,770
per year
Medical Social Worker
United States
$44.84
per hour
Environmental Health Officer
United States
$97,764
per year
Librarian
United States
$65,321
per year
Spanish Interpreter
United States
$25.49
per hour
Linguist
United States
$33.89
per hour
Library Technician
United States
$21.71
per hour
Peer Coach
United States
$19.69
per hour
Archaeological Field Technician
United States
$25.48
per hour
Literacy Coach
United States
$69,318
per year
Psychology Associate
United States
$40.03
per hour
Senior Psychologist
United States
$106,840
per year
Cultural Resources Technician
United States
$24.46
per hour
Public Policy Consultant
United States
$110,176
per year
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Mental Health Therapist
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Mental Health Therapists provide counseling, develop treatment plans, and support client mental well-being. Candidates need relevant therapeutic qualifications, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of mental health practices.
Mental Health Therapist jobs take 98 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 45% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 27% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 4,943 jobsAverage pay
United States
$74,343 per yearSkills
- Mental health counseling
- Behavioral health
- Psychotherapy
- Communication skills
- Bilingual
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Psychologist
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Psychologists conduct assessments, provide therapy, and develop treatment plans. Expertise in psychological theories, patient communication, and ethical standards is essential.
Psychologist jobs take 82 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 28% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 29% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,924 jobsAverage pay
United States
$114,770 per yearSkills
- Communication skills
- Content creation
- Training & development
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Medical Social Worker
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Medical social workers support patients through emotional, social and resource challenges during healthcare. Key skills for this role include counseling expertise, knowledge of healthcare systems and strong communication skills to coordinate care.
Medical Social Worker jobs take 56 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 33% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 758 jobsAverage pay
United States
$44.84 per hourSkills
- Care plans
- Sonography
- Public health
- Microsoft Word
- English
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Environmental Health Officer
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Environmental health officers assess risks and ensure compliance with health regulations, conduct inspections and educate the community. Candidates ideally have knowledge in environmental science, critical-thinking skills and strong communication abilities.
Environmental Health Officer jobs take 49 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 722 jobsAverage pay
United States
$97,764 per yearSkills
- Manufacturing
- Training & development
- Root cause analysis
- First aid
- Microsoft Office
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Librarian
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Librarians manage library resources, assist patrons with information and develop educational programs. Ideal candidates usually have strong organizational skills, knowledge of library systems and excellent communication abilities.
Librarian jobs take 47 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 14% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 581 jobsAverage pay
United States
$65,321 per yearSkills
- Communication skills
- Library services
- Teaching
- Java
- Integrated library system
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Spanish Interpreter
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Spanish interpreters facilitate communication between English and Spanish-speaking individuals, ensuring accuracy and cultural sensitivity. Candidates should be bilingual, possess strong listening skills and have experience in interpretation.
Spanish Interpreter jobs take 45 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 14% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 20% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 386 jobsAverage pay
United States
$25.49 per hourSkills
- Spanish
- Bilingual
- Interpretation
- Communication skills
- Translation
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Linguist
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Linguists analyze languages, develop learning resources, and conduct research on language use. Candidates need expertise in linguistics, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Linguist jobs take 37 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 25% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 376 jobsAverage pay
United States
$33.89 per hourSkills
- English
- Bilingual
- Translation
- Writing skills
- AI
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Library Technician
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Library Technicians assist librarians in managing collections, processing materials, and providing customer service. Candidates require organizational skills, familiarity with cataloging systems, and strong communication abilities.
Library Technician jobs take 19 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 15% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 248 jobsAverage pay
United States
$21.71 per hourSkills
- Research
- Communication skills
- Integrated library system
- Writing skills
- Teaching
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Peer Coach
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Peer Coaches provide support to individuals seeking personal or professional development, offering guidance and encouragement. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, experience in mentoring, and the ability to inspire others.
Peer Coach jobs take 38 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 32% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$19.69 per hour -
Archaeological Field Technician
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Archaeological Field Technicians excavate sites, document artifacts, and perform soil analyses. They need knowledge of excavation methods, permit navigation skills, and proficiency in data recording technologies for accurate field research and compliance with legal standards.
Archaeological Field Technician jobs take 2 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 24% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$25.48 per hourSkills
- GPS
- GIS
- Data collection
- Communication skills
- Laboratory experience
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Literacy Coach
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Literacy Coaches support educators in teaching reading and writing, assess student needs, and develop instructional strategies. Candidates need expertise in literacy education, strong communication skills, and creativity.
Literacy Coach jobs take 49 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 6% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$69,318 per year -
Psychology Associate
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Psychology Associates assist in therapy sessions, conduct assessments, and support mental health research. Candidates should have relevant educational backgrounds, strong communication skills, and empathy.
Psychology Associate jobs take 251 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 12% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 23% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$40.03 per hour -
Senior Psychologist
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Senior psychologists assess and treat mental health issues, lead research initiatives and supervise junior staff. Key skills for this role include advanced qualifications in psychology, strong therapeutic skills and leadership experience.
Currently, 8% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 104 jobsAverage pay
United States
$106,840 per yearSkills
- Psychological testing
- Psychotherapy
- Patient care
- Behavioral health
- Communication skills
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Cultural Resources Technician
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Cultural resources technicians manage cultural heritage preservation projects, conduct assessments and report on findings. Key skills for this role include expertise in cultural resource management, strong research skills and attention to detail.
Currently, 16% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 10% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$24.46 per hourSkills
- Communication skills
- GIS
- GPS
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
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Public Policy Consultant
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Public policy consultants analyze policies, provide strategic advice and conduct research for government or organizations. Candidates should have expertise in public policy analysis, strong analytical skills and knowledge of socio-economic factors.
Currently, 32% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 17% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 103 jobsAverage pay
United States
$110,176 per yearSkills
- Research
- Communication skills
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Microsoft Office