Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $19.38 an hour ($40,310 a year). About 4,380 people work in this job there.

$19.38Median hourly pay

$35,680–$46,150Middle half of workers, yearly

4,380People in this job in Tennessee

That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). Tennessee ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Tennessee

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$14.56	$30,280
25% of workers	$17.15	$35,680
Half of workers (median)	$19.38	$40,310
75% of workers	$22.19	$46,150
90% of workers	$25.09	$52,190

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$43,860	1,270
Jackson	$40,820	150
Memphis	$40,530	980
Chattanooga	$39,520	400
Cleveland	$38,170	40
Kingsport-Bristol	$37,310	270
Knoxville	$37,250	560
Clarksville	$37,020	200
Johnson City	$36,100	180
Morristown	$36,000	70

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for social and human service assistants

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 48,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Tennessee

Job	Median yearly pay
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$49,580
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$56,310
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$59,960
Healthcare Social Workers	$61,240
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$46,500
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$58,010
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$53,850
Social Workers, All Other	$51,460

Other job titles for this job

Child AdvocateFamily AdvocateYouth AdvocateClient AdvocateDomestic Violence AdvocateShelter AdvocateAddictions Counselor AssistantAdvocateCase AideCase Management AssistantCase Management CoordinatorCase Work Aide

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.