Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Median annual salary $53,980 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.95
10th percentile $42,610
90th percentile $84,880
Employed locally 1,700
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,610
    25th
    $46,240
    50th (median)
    $53,980
    75th
    $70,040
    90th
    $84,880

    Memphis economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,743 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 17% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,310
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,190
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,290
    Social Workers, All Other $52,410
    Marriage and Family Therapists $46,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is $25.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Memphis, TN-MS-AR 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 Memphis?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,610 per year in Memphis, TN-MS-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,240.