salary$54,950 a year$26 an hour · median pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,540per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Clarksville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 33.6% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Clarksville, TN?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Clarksville, TN-KY area is $54,950 a year ($26 an hour). Most earn between $43,170 and $64,540.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Clarksville?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 33.6% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area.