PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Social Worker I (Outpatient Clinics)
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare · Memphis, TN
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Memphis, TN
The median clinical social worker pay in the Memphis area is $32.35 per hour ($67,290 a year), with the typical range running from $26.34 to $39.29. That ranks 135th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 101st of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Memphis. The free report below lists employers near Memphis and what they pay.
- $32.35median pay per hour, Memphis
- $26–$39typical range per hour
- 1,040clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Clinical Social Worker pay in Memphis, TN
The metro median is 9% above the Tennessee statewide median of $29.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,040 healthcare social workers employed in the Memphis metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.39).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.80 | $43,260 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.34 | $54,790 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.35 | $67,290 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.29 | $81,720 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.16 | $91,850 | 35% above U.S. median |
How Memphis ranks
- 135th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 101st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 10 Tennessee metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Memphis
- Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.35 median hour buys what $35.09 buys at the national price level, 7% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Memphis paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,165
- Per year: $58,230
- Per month: $4,853
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Memphis
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $129 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,421 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,473 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Tennessee
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Licensed Medical Social Worker
Amedisys · Lebanon, TN
$27.50–$32.50/ hour
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Licensed Medical Social Worker
Amedisys · Kingsport, TN
$52k–$57k/ year
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Hospitals in Memphis
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Memphis, 0 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Memphis Va Medical Center Memphis, TN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Regional One Health Memphis, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Delta Specialty Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Crestwyn Behavioral Health Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Lakeside Behavioral Health System Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Memphis Mental Health Institute Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Shelby County
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Shelby County (4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven, MS | 11 mi | $32.35/hr | 57,493 |
| Bartlett, TN | 12 mi | $32.35/hr | 56,708 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 63 mi | $32.40/hr | 82,384 |
| Jackson, TN | 74 mi | $26.55/hr | 69,303 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 130 mi | $32.06/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 138 mi | $32.06/hr | 204,774 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Tennessee · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Tennessee
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Memphis
Memphis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Memphis, TN?
Clinical Social Workers in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $32.35 per hour, about $67,290 a year. The middle half earn between $26.34 and $39.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Memphis a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Memphis ranks 101st of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 135th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Memphis?
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Memphis, led by Baptist Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Memphis as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Memphis in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Shelby County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Memphis?
The federal per diem benchmark in Memphis is $129 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN · 1 wage offer$29.00/ hr$29–$29
- AmedisysLebanon, TN · 2 postings$28.12/ hr$25–$32
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
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Low$29Median$43.00High$61
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