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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $55,060 -6% vs national
Median hourly $26.47
10th percentile $43,300
90th percentile $77,230
Employed locally 1,930
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,300
    25th
    $47,710
    50th (median)
    $55,060
    75th
    $67,370
    90th
    $77,230

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 33% 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
    Jackson, TN $53,980
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $53,980

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,090
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,650
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,500
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Nashville, TN is $26.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Nashville, TN is 6% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,300 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,710.