salary$96,930 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$141,370per year
Jobs in the area140people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Clarksville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 19.0% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Clarksville, TN?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Clarksville, TN-KY area is $96,930 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $64,600 and $141,370.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Clarksville?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 19.0% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area.