Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Tennessee
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Tennessee earn an average of $50,000 a year. That is $18,030 (27%) less than the U.S. average of $68,030. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $53,390.
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for mental health and substance abuse social workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,030 | $32.71 |
| Tennessee | $50,000 | $24.04 |
| Virginia | $72,020 | $34.63 |
| Arkansas | $63,300 | $30.43 |
| North Carolina | $59,880 | $28.79 |
| Georgia | $57,470 | $27.63 |
| Missouri | $53,470 | $25.71 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53,720
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41,300
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57,350
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,020
- Healthcare Social Workers$62,750
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54,210
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Tennessee?
The average is $50,000 a year, and the median is $46,500. That is $18,030 (27%) less than the U.S. average of $68,030.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$24.04 an hour on average; the median is $22.36.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($53,390), followed by Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($52,980). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Jackson, TN ($41,820).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #46 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.