Social Workers, All Other pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,770 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Clarksville earn between $91,560 and $109,300.
- $46K10th
- $92K25th
- $100KMedian
- $109K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,670 | $7,806 | $45.03 |
| Median | $100,420 | $8,368 | $48.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,560 | $7,630 | $44.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,300 | $9,108 | $52.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Other social workers in Clarksville earn 48% more than the Tennessee average ($63,150) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +40% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $93,670 | $100,420 | $45,660 | $115,770 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $63,150 | $51,460 | $31,920 | $111,570 | 1,910 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $93,670, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $74,727 a year, or $6,227 a month and $2,874 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 | $74,727 | $6,227 |
| Working in KY | $71,566 | $5,964 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for other social workers? 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 $93,670 buys what about $102,994 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 1st of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Clarksville$93,670
- Johnson City$83,470
- Nashville$72,690
- Memphis$67,230
- Chattanooga$61,400
- Knoxville$48,100
- Jackson$44,070
- Kingsport$39,780
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Clarksville?
$45.04 an hour on average, and $48.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $74,727 a year ($6,227 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,670. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do other social workers earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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 21-1029; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 2.53, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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