Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $55,220 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.55
10th percentile $37,290
90th percentile $83,730
Employed locally 280
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,290
    25th
    $37,770
    50th (median)
    $55,220
    75th
    $78,200
    90th
    $83,730

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 94% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $67,290
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $64,090
    Knoxville, TN $61,810
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $61,300
    Clarksville, TN-KY $59,550
    Morristown, TN $58,930

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,400
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,980
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,420
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,280
    Marriage and Family Therapists $45,440
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $41,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Jackson, TN is $26.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.79 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Jackson, TN is 18.9% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Jackson?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,290 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,770.