Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Johnson City is 230.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Johnson City earn an average of $44,870 per year or $21.57 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Health Care Social Workers who work in Johnson City is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Johnson City is less than 1%.

Rankings for Johnson City

  • Ranks #10 in Tennessee for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #486 in the nation for salary and #382 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #125 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Johnson City Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $44,870 or $21.57 per hour which is 15% less than the Tennessee average salary of $52,920.

AverageJohnson CityTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.57$25.44-15.21%
Annual Salary$44,870$52,920-15.21%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Johnson City Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $44,870 or $21.57 per hour which is 27% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageJohnson CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.57$29.96-28.00%
Annual Salary$44,870$62,310-27.99%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Johnson City earns an average annual salary of $50,489 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $52,920. per year.

Cost-of-living in Johnson City is 11% less than the Tennessee average, which means Johnson City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.

  • Tennessee average salary is $52,920.
  • Tennessee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,428.
  • Johnson City average salary is $44,870.
  • Johnson City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,489.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Johnson City$44,87088.87%$50,489
Tennessee$52,92092.15%$57,428
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Johnson City, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $30,770 and $55,360 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $61,510, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $29,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23Under $29,010
15%2 – 4 years34$29,010 – $30,770
25%5 – 9 years58$30,770 – $43,570
25%10 – 14 years58$43,570 – $55,360
15%15 – 20 years34$43,570 – $61,510
10%20+ years23Above $61,510
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($39,450), and Social Workers ($44,520).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$44,870
Social Workers$44,520
Substance Abuse Counselors$39,450
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Johnson City Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Johnson City is 230.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $44,870 per year or $21.57 per hour in Johnson City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Johnson City Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $50,489 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Johnson City are Health Care Social Workers($44,870), Social Workers($44,520), Substance Abuse Counselors($39,450).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Tennessee cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data