Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Knoxville, TN

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

Median annual salary $36,420 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.51
10th percentile $30,060
90th percentile $50,130
Employed locally 670
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,060
    25th
    $34,180
    50th (median)
    $36,420
    75th
    $42,800
    90th
    $50,130

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $41,500
    Jackson, TN $40,280
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,540
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $37,760
    Cleveland, TN $37,700
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,190

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,980
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$45,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,140
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50,500
    Marriage and Family Therapists$43,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Knoxville, TN is $17.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.09 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Knoxville, TN is 19.3% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Knoxville?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,060 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,180.