Social Worker Salary in Tennessee
Based on 2K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$48,760
$23.442/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-14.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $73K
2K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,480 |
| 25th percentile | $44,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,760 |
| 75th percentile | $59,070 |
| 90th percentile | $72,660 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,040 |
| 2023 | $43,890 |
| 2024 | $48,760 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,040 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $43,890 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $48,760 | $56,931 |