Social Workers, All Other pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,570 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Memphis earn between $41,990 and $98,720.
- $33K10th
- $42K25th
- $54KMedian
- $99K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,230 | $5,602 | $32.32 |
| Median | $53,680 | $4,473 | $25.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,990 | $3,499 | $20.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,720 | $8,227 | $47.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Other social workers in Memphis earn 6% more than the Tennessee average ($63,150) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $67,230 | $53,680 | $33,350 | $111,570 | 310 |
| Tennessee | $63,150 | $51,460 | $31,920 | $111,570 | 1,910 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Memphis
On the average salary of $67,230, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $56,126 a year, or $4,677 a month and $2,159 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $56,126 | $4,677 |
| Working in MS | $54,169 | $4,514 |
| Working in AR | $54,126 | $4,511 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $67,230 buys what about $72,934 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 4th of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Clarksville pays the most ($93,670).
- Clarksville$93,670
- Johnson City$83,470
- Nashville$72,690
- Memphis$67,230
- Chattanooga$61,400
- Knoxville$48,100
- Jackson$44,070
- Kingsport$39,780
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Memphis: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Memphis?
$32.32 an hour on average, and $25.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Memphis?
About $56,126 a year ($4,677 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,230. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do other social workers earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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 21-1029; area Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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