Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Memphis
Compared to Tennessee
Memphis Social Workers earn an average of $45,750 or $22.00 per hour which is 1% less than the Tennessee average salary of $46,280.
| Average | Memphis | Tennessee | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22 | $22.25 | -1.12% |
| Annual Salary | $45,750 | $46,280 | -1.15% |
Compared to the U.S.
Memphis Social Workers earn an average of $45,750 or $22.00 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Memphis | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22 | $26.39 | -16.64% |
| Annual Salary | $45,750 | $54,880 | -16.64% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Memphis earns an average annual salary of $49,342 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $46,280. per year.
Cost-of-living in Memphis is 7% less than the Tennessee average, which means Memphis residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $45,750 | 92.72% | $49,342 |
| Tennessee | $46,280 | 92.15% | $50,222 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Memphis, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,300 and $51,080 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,960, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 141 | Under $30,960 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 212 | $30,960 – $37,300 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 352 | $37,300 – $43,930 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 352 | $43,930 – $51,080 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 212 | $43,930 – $60,580 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 141 | Above $60,580 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $45,750, Memphis Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($118,390), Forensic Psychologists ($83,140), Psychology Teachers ($77,540), School Psychologists ($76,740), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,480).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,390), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($44,100).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $118,390 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $83,140 |
| Psychology Teachers | $77,540 |
| School Psychologists | $76,740 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,480 |
| Social Workers | $45,750 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $44,100 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $42,390 |
FAQ for Memphis Social Workers
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