SOC 39-5094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Skincare Specialists — Clarksville
Clarksville, TN-KY · 7 metro areas compared
In Clarksville, TN the median wage is $36,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Clarksville, TN the median wage is $36,300. That is 19.9% lower than the national median of $45,330. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,300 and $44,870. The lowest tenth earn under $27,090, while the highest tenth earn more than $78,480.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Nashville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 253rd of 311 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,090 | −40.2% |
| 25th | $36,300 | −19.9% |
| Median (50th) | $36,300 | −19.9% |
| 75th | $44,870 | −1.0% |
| 90th | $78,480 | +73.1% |
| Mean | $44,510 | −1.8% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $38,110 | 760 | |
| 2 | Memphis | $37,010 | 180 | |
| 3 | Chattanooga | $36,590 | 160 | |
| 4 | Kingsport | $35,530 | 40 | |
| 5 | Johnson City | $33,660 | 40 | |
| 6 | Knoxville | $32,910 | 240 | |
| 7 | Jackson | $31,410 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Clarksville run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $36,300 goes as far as $39,499 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,499US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,300 a year, 19.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,090 to $78,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $38,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Skincare Specialists in Clarksville, TN?
The median annual wage is $36,300, or $17.45 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 $45,330, so pay in Clarksville, TN is 19.9% lower. 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 $78,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,090 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 Nashville, at $38,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 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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