Social Workers, All Other Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Social Workers, All Other in Tennessee earn a median salary of $54,821 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.1% vs the national median of $69,480. An estimated 1,960 social workers, all other are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $36,300 to $98,550 depending on location.
$54,821
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$98,550
Highest paying metro
$36,300
Lowest paying metro
1,960
Employed in Tennessee
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Social Workers, All Other salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $98,550 | $89,230 | $107,240 | 110 |
| Johnson City, TN | $89,460 | $65,500 | $101,110 | 120 |
| Nashville, TN | $63,620 | $43,900 | $103,500 | 570 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $53,240 | $31,060 | $84,440 | 60 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $53,200 | $43,540 | $78,850 | 140 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $52,410 | $41,750 | $75,000 | 500 |
| West Tennessee | $48,960 | $35,870 | $50,730 | 50 |
| East Tennessee | $45,970 | $36,510 | $57,580 | 50 |
| North Central Tennessee | $39,690 | $39,680 | $49,860 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $39,310 | $37,500 | $65,580 | 160 |
| South Central Tennessee | $37,140 | $36,510 | $37,960 | 100 |
| Jackson, TN | $36,300 | $31,790 | $44,590 | 50 |