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Social Worker Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$27.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,425/year ($3,952/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,870 Social Worker jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Social Worker salary of $56,310 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 $47,425 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,577 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,308 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,425 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,952 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Tennessee?
- The median Social Worker salary in Tennessee is $56,310 per year ($27.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,660 and $68,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $56,310, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $47,425 per year ($3,952 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 7,870 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.