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How Much Does a Peer Specialist Make in Tennessee?

Updated March 26, 2024

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$34,885/yr

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Low $31,565

Average $34,885

High $38,762

The average salary for Peer Specialist is $34,885 per year in Tennessee.

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Certified Peer Specialist

$75,671

Tennessee

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Peer Wellness Specialist

$52,211

Tennessee

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Peer Recovery Specialist

$56,496

Tennessee

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Peer Support Specialist

$40,779

Tennessee

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
WESTCARE INC Peer Support Specialist	$47,922/yr	$40,329 $55,515 RANGE: $40,329 - $55,515
Behavioral Health Group Peer Recovery Support Specialist	$62,918/yr	$54,842 $70,994 RANGE: $54,842 - $70,994
Westcare Peer Support Specialist (FT)	$63,435/yr	$56,730 $70,140 RANGE: $56,730 - $70,140
ETHRA Certified Peer Support Specialist	$81,086/yr	$68,261 $93,911 RANGE: $68,261 - $93,911
Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association Peer Intensive Care Specialist - Nashville	$56,610/yr	$52,710 $60,510 RANGE: $52,710 - $60,510
Y.A.P.A. Apartment Living Program Inc Certified Peer Specialist - Part-Time	$69,389/yr	$60,207 $78,571 RANGE: $60,207 - $78,571
Helen Ross McNabb Center EmPATH Peer Recovery Support Specialist	$53,791/yr	$47,442 $60,140 RANGE: $47,442 - $60,140
Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association Peer Intensive Care Specialist - Murfreesboro	$54,250/yr	$48,105 $60,396 RANGE: $48,105 - $60,396

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Peer Support Specialist

Dandridge, TN

$40,329 - $55,515

20 Days Ago

Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Memphis, TN

$54,842 - $70,994

21 Days Ago

Peer Support Specialist (FT)

Dandridge, TN

$56,730 - $70,140

9 Days Ago

Peer Support Specialist (FT)

Jefferson, TN

$47,259 - $59,732

9 Days Ago

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Maryville, TN

$68,261 - $93,911

25 Days Ago

Peer Support Specialist

Newport, TN

$74,712 - $87,349

1 Month Ago

Peer Intensive Care Specialist - Nashville

Nashville, TN

$52,710 - $60,510

16 Days Ago

Certified Peer Specialist - Part-Time

Antioch, TN

$60,207 - $78,571

12 Days Ago

EmPATH Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Knoxville, TN

$47,442 - $60,140

1 Month Ago

Peer Intensive Care Specialist - Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN

$48,105 - $60,396

26 Days Ago

Certified Peer Support Specialist (Blount Co.)

Maryville, TN

$42,120 - $53,475

6 Days Ago

Certified Peer Support Specialist (Blount Co.)

Maryville, TN

$42,120 - $53,475

6 Days Ago

Peer Support Specialist - Full-time - Overnights

MEMPHIS, TN

$48,661 - $61,505

14 Days Ago

Peer Support Specialist - SO - Grant Funded

, TN

$58,864 - $74,528

26 Days Ago

Peer Recovery Specialist - Part Time- Hancock County

Peer Recovery Specialist - Part Time-Victory Center- JC

Johnson, TN

$27,393 - $35,691

19 Days Ago

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-Crisis Stabilization Unit Paris

Paris, TN

$50,024 - $57,427

9 Days Ago

Lawn Specialist - Earn $13-$22/Hour + Benefits

Nashville, TN

$34,769 - $48,398

13 Days Ago

Cosmetic Merchandiser

Lebanon, TN

$56,073 - $76,393

1 Day Ago

Cosmetic Merchandiser

Franklin, TN

$56,313 - $76,720

9 Days Ago

Cosmetic Merchandiser (2023-31063)

Gallatin, TN

$61,913 - $85,325

11 Days Ago

Retail Merchandiser (PT)

Knoxville, TN

$54,993 - $74,923

12 Days Ago

Locums - Emergency Medicine Physician needed for 24-hour Coverage 20 mins north of Chattanooga, TN

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$294,393 - $390,826

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Peer Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Peer Specialist can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Peer Specialist job salaries in Tennessee. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Peer Specialist jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Peer Specialist positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Peer Specialist salary is higher than other cities in Tennessee. Nashville takes first place in this list, followed by Hendersonville, Franklin. The Peer Specialist salary is $35,488 in Nashville, which is lower than the national average. There is 0 city's Peer Specialist salary higher than national average in Tennessee.

The average salary for a Peer Specialist in Tennessee is $34,885, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Peer Specialist jobs is Nashville, TN, and it is higher than Hendersonville. Peer Specialist jobs in Nashville can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in Tennessee.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Nashville	$35,488	$2,957	$682	$17
Hendersonville	$35,450	$2,954	$682	$17
Franklin	$35,375	$2,948	$680	$17
Memphis	$35,300	$2,942	$679	$17
Murfreesboro	$35,224	$2,935	$677	$17
Germantown	$35,187	$2,932	$677	$17
Jackson	$35,036	$2,920	$674	$17
Knoxville	$34,546	$2,879	$664	$17
Chattanooga	$34,245	$2,854	$659	$16
Clarksville	$34,019	$2,835	$654	$16

What Does a Peer Specialist Do?

A Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) is a person who is willing to self-identify as a person with a serious behavioral health disorder (mental illness, or co-occurring disorder) with lived experiences.

Updated December 21, 2021

Does the state differentiate between Mental Health Peer Support Specialists and Substance Use Peer Support Specialists.

Updated December 20, 2021

Specialists include assisting their peers in articulating their goals for recovery, learning and practicing new skills, helping them monitor their progress, supporting them in their treatment, modeling effective.

Updated December 20, 2021

If you are interested in working as a peer support specialist, you will likely have to participate in some sort of training.

Updated December 18, 2021

Not currently a peer specialist? If you are interested in getting started as a peer specialist, head to our.

Updated December 16, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Peer Specialist Salaries

What is the average of a Peer Specialist in Tennessee?

The Peer Specialist salary range is from $31,565 to $38,762, and the average Peer Specialist salary is $34,885/year in Tennessee. The Peer Specialist's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Peer Specialist salary in the United States?

The Peer Specialist salary in San Jose, CA is $47,280 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Peer Specialist's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Peer Specialist.

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