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Healthcare Social Workers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$65,930
- Nashville$64,710
- Morristown$62,690
- Knoxville$62,010
- Chattanooga$61,880
- Clarksville$58,910
- Jackson$58,540
- Cleveland$58,040
- Johnson City$56,230
- Kingsport$55,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $65,930 | $64,430 | $49,600 | $55,155 | 92 |
| Nashville | $64,710 | $65,040 | $51,140 | $54,174 | 96 |
| Morristown | $62,690 | $61,840 | $57,900 | $52,551 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $62,010 | $61,560 | $47,140 | $52,005 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $61,880 | $59,950 | $48,820 | $51,901 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $58,910 | $59,210 | $43,270 | $49,514 | 91 |
| Jackson | $58,540 | $54,520 | $38,590 | $49,217 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $58,040 | $58,240 | $50,080 | $48,815 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $56,230 | $52,020 | $47,170 | $47,361 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $55,610 | $49,570 | $46,760 | $46,863 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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