Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $47,318 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.2% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 2,240 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $41,690 to $50,500 depending on location.
$47,318
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$50,500
Highest paying metro
$41,690
Lowest paying metro
2,240
Employed in Tennessee
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inMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $50,500 | $45,220 | $63,970 | 300 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $50,120 | $42,040 | $57,440 | 120 |
| Cleveland, TN | $49,850 | $44,790 | $53,940 | 50 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,580 | $47,750 | $65,140 | 720 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $49,160 | $47,320 | $62,800 | 320 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $48,500 | $44,230 | $61,240 | 70 |
| South Central Tennessee | $47,840 | $43,900 | $57,660 | 40 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,830 | $41,930 | $58,050 | 80 |
| North Central Tennessee | $46,780 | $40,970 | $59,000 | 120 |
| West Tennessee | $46,640 | $40,930 | $50,510 | 130 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $46,520 | $39,620 | $47,350 | 110 |
| East Tennessee | $45,640 | $37,980 | $55,800 | 60 |
| Morristown, TN | $42,800 | $42,300 | $54,670 | 30 |
| Jackson, TN | $41,690 | $34,310 | $47,880 | 90 |