Healthcare Social Workers salary
in Chattanooga, TN-GA
- Middle 50%
- $48,820–$74,860
- vs U.S. median
- -12%
- Metro rank
- #128 of 160
Healthcare Social Workers in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro earn a median of $59,950 a year, based on BLS estimates for 610 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% below the U.S. median of $67,880 and 2% below the TN statewide median of $61,240. It ranks #128 of 160 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE610 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Healthcare Social Workers pay in other TN metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $65,040 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $64,430 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,560 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $59,740 |
| Jackson, TN | $54,520 |
| Johnson City, TN | $52,020 |
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What is the average Healthcare Social Workers salary in Chattanooga?
The BLS median is $59,950 a year (May 2025). Half of the 610 jobs pay between $48,820 and $74,860. The 10th percentile is $42,570 and the 90th is $80,690.
Is Chattanooga a high-paying metro for Healthcare Social Workers?
That is 12% below the U.S. median of $67,880 and 2% below the TN statewide median of $61,240. It ranks #128 of 160 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Healthcare Social Workers make an hour in Chattanooga?
About $28.82 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $59,950 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.47–$35.99 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.