Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Clarksville is 140.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Clarksville earn an average of $44,030 per year or $21.17 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Health Care Social Workers who work in Clarksville is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Clarksville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Clarksville

  • Ranks #12 in Tennessee for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #489 in the nation for salary and #324 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #215 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Clarksville Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $44,030 or $21.17 per hour which is 16% less than the Tennessee average salary of $52,920.

AverageClarksvilleTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.17$25.44-16.78%
Annual Salary$44,030$52,920-16.80%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Clarksville Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $44,030 or $21.17 per hour which is 29% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageClarksvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.17$29.96-29.34%
Annual Salary$44,030$62,310-29.34%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Clarksville earns an average annual salary of $48,518 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $52,920. per year.

Cost-of-living in Clarksville is 9% less than the Tennessee average, which means Clarksville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.

  • Tennessee average salary is $52,920.
  • Tennessee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,428.
  • Clarksville average salary is $44,030.
  • Clarksville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,518.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Clarksville$44,03090.75%$48,518
Tennessee$52,92092.15%$57,428
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Clarksville, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $35,000 and $49,200 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $62,320, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $29,460, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $29,460
15%2 – 4 years21$29,460 – $35,000
25%5 – 9 years35$35,000 – $38,120
25%10 – 14 years35$38,120 – $49,200
15%15 – 20 years21$38,120 – $62,320
10%20+ years14Above $62,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $44,030, Clarksville Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($89,410), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,640).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,640), and Social Workers ($42,970).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$89,410
Marriage and Family Therapists$46,640
Health Care Social Workers$44,030
Social Workers$42,970
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Clarksville Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Clarksville is 140.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $44,030 per year or $21.17 per hour in Clarksville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Clarksville Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $48,518 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Clarksville are School Psychologists($89,410), Marriage and Family Therapists($46,640), Health Care Social Workers($44,030).


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