Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $53,980 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.95
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $76,030
Employed locally 1,040
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $44,810
    50th (median)
    $53,980
    75th
    $66,630
    90th
    $76,030

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 23% below 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
    Johnson City, TN $56,190
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $55,060
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $53,980

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,500
    Marriage and Family Therapists $43,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Knoxville, TN is $25.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Knoxville, TN is 7.8% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,810.