salary$79,450 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,590per year
Jobs in the area1,670people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Clarksville?
OK. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 23.2% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Clarksville, TN?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Clarksville, TN-KY area is $79,450 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $57,680 and $100,590.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Clarksville?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 23.2% of the median registered nurse 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.