salary$37,320 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,050per year
Jobs in the area620people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Clarksville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 49.4% of the median nursing 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 nursing assistant make in Clarksville, TN?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Clarksville, TN-KY area is $37,320 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $29,800 and $45,050.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Clarksville?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 49.4% of the median nursing 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.