File Clerks pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,830 or more. The middle half of file clerks in Clarksville earn between $33,800 and $44,330.
- $26K10th
- $34K25th
- $41KMedian
- $44K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,770 | $3,231 | $18.64 |
| Median | $40,910 | $3,409 | $19.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,800 | $2,817 | $16.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,330 | $3,694 | $21.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
File Clerks pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
File clerks in Clarksville earn 10% less than the Tennessee average ($43,160) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($45,590). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $43,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $38,770 | $40,910 | $25,970 | $45,830 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $43,160 | $43,010 | $26,460 | $59,020 | 2,060 |
| United States | $45,590 | $43,600 | $31,200 | $63,490 | 73,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
File Clerks salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $38,770, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $33,332 a year, or $2,778 a month and $1,282 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 | $33,332 | $2,778 |
| Working in KY | $32,092 | $2,674 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for file 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 $38,770 buys what about $42,629 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 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.
File Clerks salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 6th of 9 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($47,580).
- Nashville$47,580
- Memphis$43,660
- Knoxville$43,550
- Kingsport$41,490
- Jackson$40,390
- Clarksville$38,770
- Chattanooga$37,400
- Johnson City$36,090
- Morristown$34,640
Highest-paying cities for file clerks
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,520).
- San Jose, CA$65,520
- San Francisco, CA$60,000
- Napa, CA$58,830
- Salinas, CA$56,620
- Chicago, IL$55,780
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File Clerks salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do file clerks make an hour in Clarksville?
$18.64 an hour on average, and $19.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level file clerks salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the file clerks take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $33,332 a year ($2,778 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,770. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do file clerks earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($45,590).
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 43-4071; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.5%.
- 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 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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