salary$81,260 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,980per year
Jobs in the area200people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Clarksville?
OK. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 22.7% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Clarksville, TN?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Clarksville, TN-KY area is $81,260 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $61,010 and $93,980.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Clarksville?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 22.7% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area.