How much does a Child Welfare Worker make in Chattanooga, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Welfare Worker in Chattanooga, TN is $30,519. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $24,760 to a high of $37,044, with most professionals earning between $27,504 and $33,934.

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Child Welfare Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $24,760 Chattanooga,TN March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $27,504 Chattanooga,TN March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $30,519 Chattanooga,TN March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $33,934 Chattanooga,TN March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary $37,044 Chattanooga,TN March 01, 2025
25% $27,504 10% $24,760 90% $37,044 75% $33,934 $30,519 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Child Care Center Teacher


    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Child Welfare Worker

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Child Caregiver II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
27504
33934
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
27556
34005
30549
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Welfare Worker in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Child Welfare Worker ranges from $27,504 to $33,934 with the average base salary of $30,519. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,556 to $34,005 with the average total cash compensation of $30,549.

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

Chattanooga, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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