Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Clarksville is 260.
  • Social Workers in Clarksville earn an average of $42,970 per year or $20.66 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Social Workers who work in Clarksville is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Clarksville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Clarksville

  • Ranks #14 in Tennessee for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #427 in the nation for salary and #324 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #258 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Clarksville Social Workers earn an average of $42,970 or $20.66 per hour which is 7% less than the Tennessee average salary of $46,280.

AverageClarksvilleTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.66$22.25-7.15%
Annual Salary$42,970$46,280-7.15%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Clarksville Social Workers earn an average of $42,970 or $20.66 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageClarksvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.66$26.39-21.71%
Annual Salary$42,970$54,880-21.70%
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, Social Workers in Clarksville earns an average annual salary of $47,350 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $46,280. per year.

Cost-of-living in Clarksville is 9% less than the Tennessee average, which means Clarksville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.

  • Tennessee average salary is $46,280.
  • Tennessee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,222.
  • Clarksville average salary is $42,970.
  • Clarksville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,350.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Clarksville$42,97090.75%$47,350
Tennessee$46,28092.15%$50,222
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Clarksville, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,300 and $48,970 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $54,450, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $31,160, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year26Under $31,160
15%2 – 4 years39$31,160 – $37,300
25%5 – 9 years65$37,300 – $39,860
25%10 – 14 years65$39,860 – $48,970
15%15 – 20 years39$39,860 – $54,450
10%20+ years26Above $54,450
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 $42,970, Clarksville Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($89,410), Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,640), and Health Care Social Workers ($44,030).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,640).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$89,410
Marriage and Family Therapists$46,640
Health Care Social Workers$44,030
Social Workers$42,970
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Clarksville Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Clarksville is 260.

Social Workers earn an average of $42,970 per year or $20.66 per hour in Clarksville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Clarksville Social Workers earn an average of $47,350 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Clarksville are School Psychologists($89,410), Marriage and Family Therapists($46,640), Health Care Social Workers($44,030).


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