Word Processors and Typists pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,880 or more. The middle half of word processors and typists in Clarksville earn between $45,660 and $57,880.
- $37K10th
- $46K25th
- $52KMedian
- $58K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,850 | $4,238 | $24.45 |
| Median | $51,670 | $4,306 | $24.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,660 | $3,805 | $21.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,880 | $4,823 | $27.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Word Processors and Typists pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Word processors and typists in Clarksville earn 5% more than the Tennessee average ($48,340) and about the same as the U.S. average ($51,120). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $49,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $50,850 | $51,670 | $36,820 | $57,880 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $48,340 | $49,750 | $26,040 | $57,880 | 90 |
| United States | $51,120 | $49,280 | $36,810 | $65,150 | 35,010 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Word Processors and Typists salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $50,850, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $43,038 a year, or $3,586 a month and $1,655 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% 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 | $43,038 | $3,586 |
| Working in KY | $41,376 | $3,448 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for word processors and typists? 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 $50,850 buys what about $55,912 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Word Processors and Typists salary in nearby metro areas
- St. Louis, MO$42,650
- Indianapolis, IN$38,560
- Cincinnati, OH$52,540
- Atlanta, GA$34,920
- Jefferson City, MO$38,050
- Dayton, OH$50,730
Highest-paying cities for word processors and typists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,920).
- San Francisco, CA$69,920
- San Jose, CA$69,060
- Denver, CO$58,610
- Sacramento, CA$57,350
- Chicago, IL$57,320
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Word Processors and Typists salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do word processors and typists make an hour in Clarksville?
$24.45 an hour on average, and $24.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level word processors and typists salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the word processors and typists take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $43,038 a year ($3,586 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,850. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do word processors and typists earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($51,120).
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 43-9022; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 2.00, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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