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How much does a social worker make in Johnson City?

$88,380a year

Median yearly pay for social workers in the Johnson City, TN metro area. That is $42.49 an hour or $7,365 a month.

Hourly
$42.49
Vs. national median
+23%
Rank among cities
61 of 224
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,820Median: $88,380Highest 10%: $112,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,820$17.70
25th$68,760$33.06
Median$88,380$42.49
75th$102,800$49.44
90th$112,200$53.93

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for social workers.

Clarksville, TN$100,400
Nashville, TN$58,780
Memphis, TN$53,680
Chattanooga, TN$53,640
Knoxville, TN$38,830
Kingsport, TN$36,950
Jackson, TN$36,300
Social Worker salary in Tennessee Social Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Child$53,980
Healthcare Social Worker$52,020
Marriage and Family Therapist$50,540
Rehabilitation Counselor$47,020
Substance Abuse$46,980
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$45,610
Educational$45,250
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$42,170
Community and Social Service Specialist$39,070
Social and Human Service Assistant$36,100
Salaries for every job in Johnson City, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a social worker make an hour in Johnson City?

The median hourly pay in the Johnson City, TN metro area is $42.49 ($88,380 a year).

Do social workers make more in Johnson City than the national average?

Yes: $88,380 against $71,900 nationally, 23% more.

How does Johnson City compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $51,460, so Johnson City pays 72% more.

Where does Johnson City rank for social worker pay?

61 of 224 metro areas with data.

How much does a social worker make starting out in Johnson City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,200 or more.

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.