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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$29.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,386/year ($4,282/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 42nd of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 5,970 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $61,240 a year — though pay ranges from $41,120 for newcomers to $83,280 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,970 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $61,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $51,386 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,169 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,685 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,386 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,282 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Tennessee?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Tennessee is $61,240 per year ($29.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,820 and $76,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $61,240, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $51,386 per year ($4,282 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 5,970 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.