How much does a social and human service assistant make in Tennessee?
$40,310a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Tennessee. That is $19.38 an hour or $3,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.38
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,280Median: $40,310Highest 10%: $52,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,280 | $14.56 | |
| 25th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $40,310 | $19.38 | |
| 75th | $46,150 | $22.19 | |
| 90th | $52,190 | $25.09 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $43,860 |
| Jackson, TN | $40,820 |
| Memphis, TN | $40,530 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $39,520 |
| Cleveland, TN | $38,170 |
| Kingsport, TN | $37,310 |
| Knoxville, TN | $37,250 |
| Clarksville, TN | $37,020 |
| Johnson City, TN | $36,100 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 32. Missouri | $41,780 |
| 33. Arizona | $40,730 |
| 34. Delaware | $40,710 |
| 35. Tennessee | $40,310 |
| 36. Utah | $39,930 |
| 37. Georgia | $39,480 |
| 38. West Virginia | $39,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $19.38 ($40,310 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $40,310 against $45,930 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays social and human service assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $43,860 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.