Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #46 of 51 · TN
26.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,000 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $46,500
Employment 2,220
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,320P25 $42,780 Median $46,500P75 $55,310P90 $68,430
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Tennessee earn between $38,320 and $68,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Tennessee is $50,000, about 26.5% below the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | $49,850 | $49,110 | 50 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $48,630 | $53,390 | 800 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $46,810 | $52,980 | 380 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $45,740 | $48,400 | 150 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,660 | $49,080 | 250 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $45,360 | $49,980 | 150 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $44,950 | $52,510 | 100 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $44,000 | $46,960 | 50 |
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