Budget Analysts pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,210 or more. The middle half of budget analysts in Clarksville earn between $76,400 and $96,300.
- $67K10th
- $76K25th
- $86KMedian
- $96K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,470 | $7,372 | $42.53 |
| Median | $85,810 | $7,151 | $41.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,400 | $6,367 | $36.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,300 | $8,025 | $46.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Budget Analysts pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Budget analysts in Clarksville earn 4% less than the Tennessee average ($92,220) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($96,370). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $91,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $88,470 | $85,810 | $67,200 | $115,210 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $92,220 | $86,570 | $63,920 | $133,280 | 1,140 |
| United States | $96,370 | $91,640 | $62,250 | $136,660 | 47,160 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Budget Analysts salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $88,470, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $71,069 a year, or $5,922 a month and $2,733 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Clarksville, TN-KY metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $71,069 | $5,922 |
| Working in KY | $68,090 | $5,674 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for budget analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Clarksville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $88,470 buys what about $97,276 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Budget Analysts salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 5th of 5 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($95,990).
- Memphis$95,990
- Nashville$93,410
- Chattanooga$91,690
- Knoxville$90,400
- Clarksville$88,470
Highest-paying cities for budget analysts
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($130,420).
- San Jose, CA$130,420
- Washington, DC$124,390
- Iowa City, IA$122,820
- San Francisco, CA$117,830
- Ann Arbor, MI$117,690
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Budget Analysts salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do budget analysts make an hour in Clarksville?
$42.53 an hour on average, and $41.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level budget analysts salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the budget analysts take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $71,069 a year ($5,922 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,470. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do budget analysts earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,370).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2031; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.68, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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