Healthcare Social Workers Salary in South Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,160 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.44
10th percentile $41,040
90th percentile $78,710
Employed locally 100
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,040
    25th
    $50,410
    50th (median)
    $59,160
    75th
    $72,790
    90th
    $78,710

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,250
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$36,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,460
    Marriage and Family Therapists$36,560
    Social Workers, All Other$37,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in South Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in South Central Tennessee is $28.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.73 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Tennessee above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in South Central Tennessee is 13.1% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,040 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,410.