How much does a social worker make in Memphis?
$53,680a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $25.81 an hour or $4,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.81
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 193 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,350Median: $53,680Highest 10%: $111,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,350 | $16.03 | |
| 25th | $41,990 | $20.19 | |
| Median | $53,680 | $25.81 | |
| 75th | $98,720 | $47.46 | |
| 90th | $111,600 | $53.64 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Clarksville, TN | $100,400 |
| Johnson City, TN | $88,380 |
| Nashville, TN | $58,780 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $53,640 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,830 |
| Kingsport, TN | $36,950 |
| Jackson, TN | $36,300 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $65,290 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,430 |
| Clergy | $59,240 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $58,010 |
| Child | $56,090 |
| Substance Abuse | $50,260 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $49,870 |
| Health Education Specialist | $49,630 |
| Counselor | $49,600 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $25.81 ($53,680 a year).
Do social workers make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $53,680 against $71,900 nationally, 25% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $51,460, so Memphis pays 4% more.
Where does Memphis rank for social worker pay?
193 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,600 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.