Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Social and Human Service Assistants in Tennessee earn a median salary of $37,385 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.1% vs the national median of $45,120. An estimated 5,360 social and human service assistants are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $34,830 to $41,500 depending on location.
$37,385
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$41,500
Highest paying metro
$34,830
Lowest paying metro
5,360
Employed in Tennessee
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Social and Human Service Assistants
inSocial and Human Service Assistants salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $41,500 | $36,740 | $45,290 | 1,610 |
| Jackson, TN | $40,280 | $33,950 | $43,340 | 170 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $38,540 | $34,690 | $44,270 | 400 |
| South Central Tennessee | $38,460 | $31,650 | $43,800 | 130 |
| East Tennessee | $37,810 | $28,510 | $41,500 | 130 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $37,760 | $34,180 | $42,220 | 240 |
| Cleveland, TN | $37,700 | $32,580 | $41,990 | 40 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $37,190 | $34,480 | $45,100 | 1,110 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $36,990 | $32,000 | $44,660 | 200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36,420 | $34,180 | $42,800 | 670 |
| West Tennessee | $35,910 | $29,610 | $41,700 | 130 |
| Morristown, TN | $35,090 | $31,260 | $40,090 | 110 |
| Johnson City, TN | $34,910 | $31,320 | $41,200 | 170 |
| North Central Tennessee | $34,830 | $32,140 | $40,520 | 250 |