How much does a healthcare social worker make in Tennessee?
$61,240a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Tennessee. That is $29.44 an hour or $5,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.44
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,120Median: $61,240Highest 10%: $83,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,120 | $19.77 | |
| 25th | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| Median | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| 75th | $76,200 | $36.63 | |
| 90th | $83,280 | $40.04 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $65,040 |
| Memphis, TN | $64,430 |
| Morristown, TN | $61,840 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,560 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $59,950 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,210 |
| Cleveland, TN | $58,240 |
| Jackson, TN | $54,520 |
| Johnson City, TN | $52,020 |
| Kingsport, TN | $49,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 39. Mississippi | $62,250 |
| 40. Alaska | $62,000 |
| 41. Pennsylvania | $61,900 |
| 42. Tennessee | $61,240 |
| 43. Louisiana | $61,080 |
| 44. South Carolina | $60,840 |
| 45. West Virginia | $60,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.44 ($61,240 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $61,240 against $67,880 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays healthcare social workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $65,040 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.