Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $56,692 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.2% vs the national median of $58,570. An estimated 7,740 child, family, and school social workers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $52,480 to $62,670 depending on location.
$56,692
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$62,670
Highest paying metro
$52,480
Lowest paying metro
7,740
Employed in Tennessee
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Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Tennessee | $62,670 | $45,240 | $70,270 | 320 |
| East Tennessee | $61,500 | $52,080 | $70,270 | 250 |
| West Tennessee | $58,030 | $44,350 | $69,120 | 320 |
| Morristown, TN | $58,020 | $47,290 | $70,040 | 120 |
| South Central Tennessee | $58,020 | $45,380 | $68,970 | 280 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $58,010 | $49,220 | $67,030 | 350 |
| Cleveland, TN | $57,790 | $47,720 | $68,970 | 100 |
| Johnson City, TN | $56,190 | $47,840 | $68,970 | 240 |
| Nashville, TN | $55,060 | $47,710 | $67,370 | 1,930 |
| Jackson, TN | $53,980 | $43,270 | $70,110 | 230 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $53,980 | $44,350 | $62,670 | 310 |
| Knoxville, TN | $53,980 | $44,810 | $66,630 | 1,040 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $53,980 | $46,240 | $70,040 | 1,700 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $52,480 | $43,680 | $65,060 | 550 |