Social Workers, All Other Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $89,460 +28.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.01
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $110,300
Employed locally 120
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $65,500
    50th (median)
    $89,460
    75th
    $101,110
    90th
    $110,300

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 159% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 59% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Clarksville, TN-KY $98,550
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $63,620
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $53,240
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $53,200
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $52,410
    Knoxville, TN $39,310

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,190
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $44,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists $47,710
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $44,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Johnson City, TN is $43.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.93 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Johnson City, TN is 28.8% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Johnson City?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,500.