Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Healthcare Social Workers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $59,537 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.6% vs the national median of $68,090. An estimated 5,710 healthcare social workers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $55,220 to $67,290 depending on location.
$59,537
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$67,290
Highest paying metro
$55,220
Lowest paying metro
5,710
Employed in Tennessee
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Healthcare Social Workers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $67,290 | $54,780 | $81,710 | 1,040 |
| Nashville, TN | $64,090 | $51,460 | $79,680 | 2,030 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,810 | $52,200 | $78,650 | 550 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $61,300 | $47,850 | $75,220 | 610 |
| West Tennessee | $59,580 | $49,130 | $71,080 | 200 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $59,550 | $47,630 | $70,500 | 80 |
| South Central Tennessee | $59,160 | $50,410 | $72,790 | 100 |
| North Central Tennessee | $59,100 | $45,900 | $77,890 | 220 |
| Morristown, TN | $58,930 | $50,330 | $72,760 | 70 |
| Cleveland, TN | $57,970 | $47,320 | $68,800 | 60 |
| Johnson City, TN | $57,700 | $44,580 | $67,680 | 230 |
| East Tennessee | $56,240 | $45,590 | $66,510 | 130 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $55,580 | $45,180 | $70,020 | 110 |
| Jackson, TN | $55,220 | $37,770 | $78,200 | 280 |