Social Worker Salary in Tennessee
Based on 2K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$46,500
$22.356/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
-18.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $68K
2K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,320 |
| 25th percentile | $42,780 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $46,500 |
| 75th percentile | $55,310 |
| 90th percentile | $68,430 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,040 |
| 2023 | $43,890 |
| 2024 | $48,760 |
| 2025 | $46,500 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,040 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $43,890 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $48,760 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $46,500 | $57,161 |