SOC 51-9199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Production Workers, All Other — Clarksville
Clarksville, TN-KY · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Clarksville, TN comes to $49,120 a year, ahead of the national median of $40,110 by 22.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Clarksville, TN comes to $49,120 a year, ahead of the national median of $40,110 by 22.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,470 and $50,430. The lowest tenth earn under $33,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $60,100.
Employment stands at 690, or 6.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Jackson leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $45,500. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 158th of 311 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,800 | −15.7% |
| 25th | $37,470 | −6.6% |
| Median (50th) | $49,120 | +22.5% |
| 75th | $50,430 | +25.7% |
| 90th | $60,100 | +49.8% |
| Mean | $46,580 | +16.1% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $45,500 | 870 | |
| 2 | Morristown | $45,130 | 420 | |
| 3 | Chattanooga | $43,160 | 1,580 | |
| 4 | Johnson City | $42,480 | 370 | |
| 5 | Kingsport | $40,840 | 590 | |
| 6 | Nashville | $40,510 | 4,790 | |
| 7 | Knoxville | $39,560 | 2,640 | |
| 8 | Memphis | $38,350 | 2,680 | |
| 9 | Cleveland | $38,010 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Clarksville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $49,120 goes as far as $53,449 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,449US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,120 a year, 22.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,800 to $60,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $45,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Production Workers, All Other in Clarksville, TN?
The median annual wage is $49,120, or $23.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,110, so pay in Clarksville, TN is 22.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Clarksville, TN earns more than $60,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jackson, at $45,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in Clarksville, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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