How much does a community and social service specialist make in Tennessee?
$53,850a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in Tennessee. That is $25.89 an hour or $4,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.89
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,080Median: $53,850Highest 10%: $68,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,080 | $20.23 | |
| 25th | $48,590 | $23.36 | |
| Median | $53,850 | $25.89 | |
| 75th | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| 90th | $68,010 | $32.70 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingsport, TN | $68,280 |
| Clarksville, TN | $54,720 |
| Jackson, TN | $54,250 |
| Nashville, TN | $54,250 |
| Knoxville, TN | $52,880 |
| Memphis, TN | $49,870 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,720 |
| Johnson City, TN | $39,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community and social service specialists.
| 18. North Carolina | $54,820 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $54,770 |
| 20. Minnesota | $54,050 |
| 21. Tennessee | $53,850 |
| 22. Connecticut | $53,840 |
| 23. Delaware | $53,640 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $53,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $25.89 ($53,850 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $53,850 against $56,730 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for community and social service specialist pay?
Tennessee ranks 21 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays community and social service specialists the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, with a median of $68,280 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.