Counselors, All Other Salary in Knoxville, TN

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

Median annual salary $52,880 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.42
10th percentile $45,340
90th percentile $61,170
Employed locally 110
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,340
    25th
    $48,090
    50th (median)
    $52,880
    75th
    $53,990
    90th
    $61,170

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 76% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counselors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $108,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,020
    Virginia $105,140
    Ogden, UT $93,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420

    Nearby metros — Counselors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $53,820
    Jackson, TN $51,900
    Johnson City, TN $51,900
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,970
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,930

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,980
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counselors, All Other make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Knoxville, TN is $25.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.52 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Counselors, All Other salaries?

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Knoxville, TN is 6.1% above the national median of $49,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counselors, All Other in Knoxville?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,340 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,090.