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 11,422 Social Sciences jobs listed below are hiring now and offer salaries ranging from $38,709 to $132,514 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 Jun 03, 2026
Job title
United States
Job openings
Mental Health Therapist
United States
$74,294
per year
Psychologist
United States
$114,883
per year
Medical Social Worker
United States
$44.46
per hour
Environmental Health Officer
United States
$96,687
per year
Librarian
United States
$64,821
per year
Linguist
United States
$34.22
per hour
Spanish Interpreter
United States
$24.93
per hour
Library Technician
United States
$21.40
per hour
Peer Coach
United States
$19.35
per hour
Archaeological Field Technician
United States
$25.41
per hour
Literacy Coach
United States
$68,323
per year
Senior Psychologist
United States
$109,416
per year
Senior Economist
United States
$132,514
per year
Cultural Resources Technician
United States
$24.46
per hour
Economist
United States
$123,812
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, 44% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 30% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 4,642 jobsAverage pay
United States
$74,294 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 98 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 27% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 29% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,797 jobsAverage pay
United States
$114,883 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 61 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 31% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 762 jobsAverage pay
United States
$44.46 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 48 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 731 jobsAverage pay
United States
$96,687 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 54 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 13% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 597 jobsAverage pay
United States
$64,821 per yearSkills
- Communication skills
- Library services
- Teaching
- Java
- Integrated library system
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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 38 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 15% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 27% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 430 jobsAverage pay
United States
$34.22 per hourSkills
- English
- Bilingual
- Translation
- Writing skills
- AI
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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 43 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 20% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 382 jobsAverage pay
United States
$24.93 per hourSkills
- Spanish
- Bilingual
- Interpretation
- Communication skills
- Translation
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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 17 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 17% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 247 jobsAverage pay
United States
$21.40 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 46 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 36% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$19.35 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, 32% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$25.41 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 57 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 5% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$68,323 per year -
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, 12% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 101 jobsAverage pay
United States
$109,416 per yearSkills
- Psychological testing
- Psychotherapy
- Patient care
- Behavioral health
- Communication skills
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Senior Economist
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Senior Economists analyze market trends, develop economic models, and advise on policies. Candidates need deep economic expertise, strong quantitative skills, and experience in data analysis.
Currently, 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 98 jobsAverage pay
United States
$132,514 per yearSkills
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Statistics
- Python
- Stata
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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, 12% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 11% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 92 jobsAverage pay
United States
$24.46 per hourSkills
- Communication skills
- GIS
- GPS
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
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Economist
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Economists study economic data, evaluate policies and project future market conditions. Key skills for this role include analytical thinking, knowledge of economic theories and strong research skills.
Currently, 27% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 8% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 91 jobsAverage pay
United States
$123,812 per yearSkills
- Research
- Statistical software
- Statistics
- R
- Python