Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Social Worker jobs in Memphis, TN

207 social workers employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $52,701 median · 9% below the national median.

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Social Worker pay in Memphis, TN

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Memphis metro. Half of Social Workers earn inside that band.

25th$40,526 Median$52,701 75th$65,413 vs US9% below the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Social Worker salary guide →

Social Worker pay bands in Memphis by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Social Worker

Typical lead band in Memphis

Example (illustrative)

Location: Memphis, TN
Typical pay range: $47,167–$65,560
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Social Worker

Typical senior band in Memphis

Example (illustrative)

Location: Memphis, TN
Typical pay range: $44,795–$59,868
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Lead Social Worker

Typical lead band in Memphis

Example (illustrative)

Location: Memphis, TN
Typical pay range: $46,376–$66,508
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Social Worker

Typical mid level band in Memphis

Example (illustrative)

Location: Memphis, TN
Typical pay range: $49,538–$58,919
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Social Worker

Typical senior band in Memphis

Example (illustrative)

Location: Memphis, TN
Typical pay range: $43,214–$63,662
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

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Social Worker Career Ladder — Memphis Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Memphis’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Social Worker0–2 yrs$37,944
Mid Social Worker2–5 yrs$50,065
Senior Social Worker5–8 yrs$63,241
Staff Social Worker8–12 yrs$76,416
Lead Social Worker12+ yrs$89,591

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Social Worker hiring market in Memphis

Mercy Health
Ascension
Tenet
HCA Healthcare
CommonSpirit

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Memphis post Social Worker jobs

Employers in the Memphis metro typically post Social Worker roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

What Memphis Employers Actually Ask Social Workers

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

Technical
Walk me through your day-to-day workflow in this role. How do you structure your time?
Evaluates time management, self-organization, and maturity in the role. Look for clear priorities and discipline.
Technical
What metrics do you use to measure your own performance in this position?
Tests ownership and accountability. Good answers connect personal output to team and business outcomes.
Technical
How do you stay current with changes in your field?
Learning agility signal. Regular reading, communities of practice, certifications, peer networks.
Technical
Describe the most complex project you've worked on in this field. What was your specific contribution?
Depth probe. Interviewers check scope, ownership, and technical or domain sophistication.

Social Worker in Memphis, TN — Common Questions

How much does a Social Worker earn in Memphis, TN?: Median $52,701/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $40,526–$65,413. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Social Worker jobs are there in Memphis?: BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 207 Social Worker roles employed in the Memphis metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Memphis employers use for Social Worker?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Social Worker jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Social Worker openings in Memphis and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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