Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $56,190 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.01
10th percentile $42,670
90th percentile $77,340
Employed locally 240
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,670
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $56,190
    75th
    $68,970
    90th
    $77,340

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 100% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Morristown, TN $58,020
    Clarksville, TN-KY $58,010
    Cleveland, TN $57,790
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $55,060
    Jackson, TN $53,980
    Knoxville, TN $53,980

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $44,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists $47,710
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $44,070
    Social and Human Service Assistants $34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Johnson City, TN is $27.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Johnson City, TN is 4.1% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Johnson City?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,670 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.