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Social Workers, All Other in Tennessee

Social workers in this category provide support and advocacy services that don't fit into other specialized social work roles. They may work in schools, hospitals, community agencies, or government offices, helping clients access resources, navigate systems, and address personal or social challenges. In Tennessee the median pay is $51,460 a year, 28% below the national median of $71,900.

$51,460median pay in Tennessee, per year

$38,250–$90,730middle half earn

1,910employed in Tennessee

$71,900U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Tennessee

333open roles like this on employer career sites, 14 in Tennessee or remote

18employers hiring

114posted in the last 7 days

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Openings in Tennessee and remote

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Remote) · Headway · Florin, Sacramento County · Remote · $244,878–$244,878
Social Worker (Inpatient Acute Medicine) · Veterans Health Administration · Nashville, Tennessee · $87822–$114163
Supervisory Social Worker (Caregiver Support Program) · Veterans Health Administration · Murfreesboro, Tennessee · $106314–$138211
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Headway.co · USA · Remote
Social Worker · Veterans Health Administration · Murfreesboro, Tennessee · $88701–$115317
Senior Social Worker · Veterans Health Administration · Clarksville, Tennessee · $106314–$138211
Outpatient SUD Therapist (Social Worker) · Veterans Health Administration · Johnson City, Tennessee · $78780–$102420
Social Worker - Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator · Veterans Health Administration · Knoxville, Tennessee · $94424–$122754

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Social Workers, All Other.

Licenses and training in Tennessee

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Social Workers, All Other pay in other states

Nevada · $121,830 Hawaii · $116,130 Rhode Island · $111,590 New Hampshire · $103,710 Washington · $102,520 Oklahoma · $101,860 Massachusetts · $101,280 Missouri · $98,740 District of Columbia · $96,380 South Carolina · $96,350

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Child, Family, and School Social Workers Healthcare Social Workers Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Marriage and Family Therapists Mental Health Counselors Rehabilitation Counselors

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O*NET-SOC 21-1029.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tennessee, annual.