SOC 21-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Child, Family, and School Social Workers — Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · 9 metro areas compared
At $56,310, median pay for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Knoxville, TN tracks the national median of $59,550 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $56,310, median pay for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Knoxville, TN tracks the national median of $59,550 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,610 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,030 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,580 to $65,960.
The area has 1,070 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.00 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Clarksville records the highest median at $59,230. Of the 536 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 254th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,610 | −36.8% |
| 25th | $45,580 | −23.5% |
| Median (50th) | $56,310 | −5.4% |
| 75th | $65,960 | +10.8% |
| 90th | $76,030 | +27.7% |
| Mean | $55,940 | −6.1% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarksville | $59,230 | 330 | |
| 2 | Morristown | $58,090 | 180 | |
| 3 | Cleveland | $58,020 | 90 | |
| 4 | Memphis | $56,090 | 1,810 | |
| 5 | Nashville | $55,630 | 2,240 | |
| 6 | Johnson City | $53,980 | 270 | |
| 7 | Jackson | $53,960 | 250 | |
| 8 | Kingsport | $53,040 | 370 | |
| 9 | Chattanooga | $52,330 | 600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Knoxville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $56,310 goes as far as $61,273 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,273US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,310 a year, 5.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,610 to $76,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,070 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Clarksville, at $59,230.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Knoxville, TN?
The median annual wage is $56,310, or $27.07 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,550, so pay in Knoxville, TN is 5.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Knoxville, TN earns more than $76,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Clarksville, at $59,230 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,070 jobs in this occupation in Knoxville, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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