SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Clarksville
Clarksville, TN-KY · 7 metro areas compared
In Clarksville, TN the median wage for Social Workers, All Other reaches $100,420 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Clarksville, TN the median wage for Social Workers, All Other reaches $100,420 a year. That is 39.7% more than the national median of $71,900. Pay ranges from under $45,660 at the tenth percentile to more than $115,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $91,560 to $109,300.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Johnson City records the highest median at $88,380. Of the 311 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 27th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,660 | −36.5% |
| 25th | $91,560 | +27.3% |
| Median (50th) | $100,420 | +39.7% |
| 75th | $109,300 | +52.0% |
| 90th | $115,770 | +61.0% |
| Mean | $93,670 | +30.3% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson City | $88,380 | 120 | |
| 2 | Nashville | $58,780 | 620 | |
| 3 | Memphis | $53,680 | 310 | |
| 4 | Chattanooga | $53,640 | 150 | |
| 5 | Knoxville | $38,830 | 260 | |
| 6 | Kingsport | $36,950 | 80 | |
| 7 | Jackson | $36,300 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Clarksville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $100,420 goes as far as $109,271 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 52.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,271US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,420 a year, 39.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,660 to $115,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Johnson City, at $88,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Clarksville, TN?
The median annual wage is $100,420, or $48.28 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 $71,900, so pay in Clarksville, TN is 39.7% higher. 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 Clarksville, TN earns more than $115,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,660 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 Johnson City, at $88,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Clarksville, 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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