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

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

Median annual salary $42,800 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.58
10th percentile $39,010
90th percentile $74,970
Employed locally 30
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,010
    25th
    $42,300
    50th (median)
    $42,800
    75th
    $54,670
    90th
    $74,970

    Morristown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,130 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 26% 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 Morristown, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $48,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,090
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,930
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,990
    Marriage and Family Therapists $47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Morristown, TN is $20.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Morristown, TN is 28.7% 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 Morristown?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,010 per year in Morristown, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,300.