How much does a social worker make in Tennessee?
$51,460a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Tennessee. That is $24.74 an hour or $4,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.74
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,920Median: $51,460Highest 10%: $111,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,920 | $15.35 | |
| 25th | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| Median | $51,460 | $24.74 | |
| 75th | $90,730 | $43.62 | |
| 90th | $111,600 | $53.64 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $100,400 |
| Johnson City, TN | $88,380 |
| Nashville, TN | $58,780 |
| Memphis, TN | $53,680 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $53,640 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,830 |
| Kingsport, TN | $36,950 |
| Jackson, TN | $36,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 46. Ohio | $59,780 |
| 47. Florida | $58,550 |
| 48. Montana | $51,650 |
| 49. Tennessee | $51,460 |
| 50. Arkansas | $47,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.74 ($51,460 a year).
Do social workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $51,460 against $71,900 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for social worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 49 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays social workers the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $100,400 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.