Postal Service Clerks pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,030 or more. The middle half of postal service clerks in Clarksville earn between $55,350 and $66,520.
- $43K10th
- $55K25th
- $62KMedian
- $67K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,740 | $4,978 | $28.72 |
| Median | $61,850 | $5,154 | $29.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,350 | $4,612 | $26.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,520 | $5,543 | $31.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postal Service Clerks pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Postal service clerks in Clarksville earn 5% less than the Tennessee average ($62,750) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($61,860). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $62,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $59,740 | $61,850 | $42,600 | $75,030 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $62,750 | $63,210 | $42,600 | $75,030 | 1,330 |
| United States | $61,860 | $62,130 | $42,600 | $75,030 | 73,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Postal Service Clerks salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $59,740, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $50,181 a year, or $4,182 a month and $1,930 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% 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 | $50,181 | $4,182 |
| Working in KY | $48,208 | $4,017 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for postal service clerks? 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 $59,740 buys what about $65,687 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Postal Service Clerks salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 8th of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Johnson City pays the most ($66,750).
- Johnson City$66,750
- Chattanooga$64,180
- Knoxville$63,770
- Nashville$63,300
- Kingsport$61,980
- Memphis$61,980
- Jackson$61,350
- Clarksville$59,740
Highest-paying cities for postal service clerks
Hattiesburg, MS pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($67,480).
- Hattiesburg, MS$67,480
- Asheville, NC$67,240
- Ann Arbor, MI$67,130
- Altoona, PA$67,050
- Johnson City, TN$66,750
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Postal Service Clerks salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do postal service clerks make an hour in Clarksville?
$28.72 an hour on average, and $29.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postal service clerks salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postal service clerks take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $50,181 a year ($4,182 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,740. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do postal service clerks earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($61,860).
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 43-5051; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.0%.
- 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 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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