Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $41,690 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.04
10th percentile $34,310
90th percentile $63,870
Employed locally 90
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,310
    25th
    $34,310
    50th (median)
    $41,690
    75th
    $47,880
    90th
    $63,870

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Knoxville, TN $50,500
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,120
    Cleveland, TN $49,850
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $49,580
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,160
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $48,500

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $55,220
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Jackson, TN is $20.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.76 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Jackson, TN is 30.6% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Jackson?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,310 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,310.