Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$46,500

per year

Hourly Rate

$22.36

per hour

Employment

2,220

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

-22.9%

National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, Tennessee pays 22.9% LESS for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$50,820

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$38,320

25th

$42,780

Median

$46,500

75th

$55,310

90th

$68,430

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).