Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,180 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Clarksville earn between $28,330 and $45,800.
- $23K10th
- $28K25th
- $36KMedian
- $46K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,560 | $3,213 | $18.54 |
| Median | $36,260 | $3,022 | $17.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,330 | $2,361 | $13.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,800 | $3,817 | $22.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Clarksville earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($37,990) and about the same as the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $38,560 | $36,260 | $23,460 | $57,180 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $37,990 | $37,410 | $24,180 | $54,230 | 1,110 |
| United States | $39,370 | $36,910 | $27,730 | $55,310 | 85,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $38,560, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $33,163 a year, or $2,764 a month and $1,275 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% 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 | $33,163 | $2,764 |
| Working in KY | $31,931 | $2,661 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for library assistants, clerical? 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 $38,560 buys what about $42,398 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 3rd of 7 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($42,210).
Highest-paying cities for library assistants, clerical
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,280).
- San Francisco, CA$61,280
- San Jose, CA$60,340
- Santa Cruz, CA$52,670
- Seattle, WA$51,710
- San Diego, CA$50,630
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Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Clarksville?
$18.54 an hour on average, and $17.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $33,163 a year ($2,764 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,560. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($39,370).
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 43-4121; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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