Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Knoxville, TN

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

Median annual salary $61,810 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.72
10th percentile $42,570
90th percentile $82,640
Employed locally 550
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,570
    25th
    $52,200
    50th (median)
    $61,810
    75th
    $78,650
    90th
    $82,640

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 89% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 11% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $61,300
    Clarksville, TN-KY $59,550
    Morristown, TN $58,930
    Cleveland, TN $57,970

    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
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50,500
    Marriage and Family Therapists$43,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Knoxville, TN is $29.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Knoxville, TN is 9.2% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,570 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,200.