Social and Human Service Assistants salary
in Knoxville, TN
- Middle 50%
- $34,320–$45,220
- vs U.S. median
- -19%
- Metro rank
- #314 of 357
Social and Human Service Assistants in the Knoxville, TN metro earn a median of $37,250 a year, based on BLS estimates for 560 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% below the U.S. median of $45,930 and 8% below the TN statewide median of $40,310. It ranks #314 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE560 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Social and Human Service Assistants pay in other TN metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $43,860 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $40,530 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $39,520 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $37,770 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $37,310 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $37,020 |
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What is the average Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Knoxville?
The BLS median is $37,250 a year (May 2025). Half of the 560 jobs pay between $34,320 and $45,220. The 10th percentile is $29,950 and the 90th is $52,190.
Is Knoxville a high-paying metro for Social and Human Service Assistants?
That is 19% below the U.S. median of $45,930 and 8% below the TN statewide median of $40,310. It ranks #314 of 357 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make an hour in Knoxville?
About $17.91 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $37,250 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.50–$21.74 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.