Social Worker salary in Tennessee

Average salary
$43,000/yr
Based on 1,649 income tax records
$22,000
$76,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$34K
 
$41K
 
$45K
 
$47K
 
$45K
$22,000
$76,000
How much do Social Workers make?
The average total salary for a Social Worker is $43,000 per year. This is based on data from 1,649 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Social Worker and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Social Worker salary can vary between $22,000 to $76,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Social Worker salary by location

Social Worker salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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US Department Of Defense, Tennessee
60 income tax records
$73,000/yr
$45K – $85K
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Volunteer State Health Plan, Tennessee
19 income tax records
$67,000/yr
$51K – $79K
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The Anthem Companies, Tennessee
10 income tax records
$64,000/yr
$52K – $111K
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Chc Payroll Agent Parallon E, Tennessee
13 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$19K – $65K
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Vanderbilt University Medical Ce, Tennessee
25 income tax records
$48,500/yr
$20K – $68K
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State Of Tennessee, Tennessee
376 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$29K – $65K
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Metropolitan Government Of Nashville And Davidson County, Tennessee
21 income tax records
$45,000/yr
$37K – $55K
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Youth Villages, Tennessee
63 income tax records
$40,000/yr
$23K – $75K
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National Institutes Of Health, Tennessee
18 income tax records
$40,000/yr
$21K – $58K
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Mental Health Cooperative, Tennessee
27 income tax records
$39,500/yr
$30K – $71K
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West Tennessee Healthcare, Tennessee
11 income tax records
$39,000/yr
$30K – $54K
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Helen Ross Mcnabb Center, Tennessee
36 income tax records
$37,000/yr
$28K – $47K
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Centerstone Of Tennessee, Tennessee
22 income tax records
$36,000/yr
$28K – $51K
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Volunteer Behavioral Health Care, Tennessee
11 income tax records
$35,500/yr
$26K – $47K
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Omni Visions, Tennessee
36 income tax records
$35,000/yr
$28K – $83K
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Camelot Care Centers, Tennessee
18 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$24K – $46K
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Frontier Health, Tennessee
12 income tax records
$29,500/yr
$22K – $45K
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Health Connect America, Tennessee
13 income tax records
$26,500/yr
$19K – $37K

Social Worker demographics in Tennessee

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56% are single
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44% are married
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46% have kids
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49% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Social Workers in Tennessee

1,649 full-time salaries from 2019
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FAQS
The average salary for a social worker in Tennessee is $43,000 per year. Social worker salaries in Tennessee can vary between $22,000 to $76,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,649 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as social worker.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for social workers in Tennessee: US Department of Defense ($73,000 a year), Volunteer State Health Plan ($67,000 a year), and The Anthem Companies ($64,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for social workers in Tennessee: Cordova, TN ($53,500 a year), Jonesborough, TN ($53,500 a year), and Madison, TN ($49,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.