Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area is 240.
  • Health Care Social Workers in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $46,700 per year or $22.45 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Health Care Social Workers who work in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in Tennessee for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #473 in the nation for salary and #480 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #118 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $46,700 or $22.45 per hour which is 11% less than the Tennessee average salary of $52,920.

AverageNorth Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan AreaTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.45$25.44-11.75%
Annual Salary$46,700$52,920-11.75%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $46,700 or $22.45 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageNorth Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.45$29.96-25.07%
Annual Salary$46,700$62,310-25.05%
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 North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $54,302 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $52,920. per year.

Cost-of-living in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Tennessee average, which means North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $46,700.
  • North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,302.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area$46,70086.00%$54,302
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 North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $36,770 and $60,910 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 $61,450, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $30,180, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year24Under $30,180
15%2 – 4 years36$30,180 – $36,770
25%5 – 9 years60$36,770 – $46,840
25%10 – 14 years60$46,840 – $60,910
15%15 – 20 years36$46,840 – $61,450
10%20+ years24Above $61,450
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $46,700, North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($58,410).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($39,110), Substance Abuse Counselors ($39,360), and Social Workers ($46,330).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$58,410
Health Care Social Workers$46,700
Social Workers$46,330
Substance Abuse Counselors$39,360
Marriage and Family Therapists$39,110
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area is 240.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $46,700 per year or $22.45 per hour in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,302 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($58,410), Health Care Social Workers($46,700), Social Workers($46,330).


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

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