Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Social and Human Service Assistants in Tennessee earn a median of $40,310 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,380
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,280; the top 10% earn over $52,190. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
States ranked near Tennessee
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- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56,310 median in Tennessee
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,960 median in Tennessee
- Patient Representatives$49,180 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46,060 median in Tennessee
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58,010 median in Tennessee
- Healthcare Social Workers$61,240 median in Tennessee
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Tennessee
How much do social and human service assistants make in Tennessee?
The median is $40,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,280 and the top 10% earn over $52,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.