salary$37,390 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,340per year
Jobs in the area670people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Clarksville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 49.3% of the median medical assistant 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 medical assistant make in Clarksville, TN?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Clarksville, TN-KY area is $37,390 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $31,950 and $46,340.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Clarksville?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 49.3% of the median medical assistant 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.