salary$119,430 a year$57 an hour · median pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$213,330per year
Jobs in the area160people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Clarksville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 15.4% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Clarksville, TN?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Clarksville, TN-KY area is $119,430 a year ($57 an hour). Most earn between $71,510 and $213,330.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Clarksville?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 15.4% of the median lawyer 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.