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How much does an animal caretaker make in Clarksville?

$31,170a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area. That is $14.99 an hour or $2,598 a month.

Hourly
$14.99
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
196 of 385
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,880Median: $31,170Highest 10%: $43,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,880$11.00
25th$27,880$13.40
Median$31,170$14.99
75th$35,740$17.18
90th$43,210$20.77

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Nashville, TN$32,810
Knoxville, TN$32,390
Memphis, TN$31,070
Jackson, TN$30,890
Chattanooga, TN$30,320
Kingsport, TN$29,290
Cleveland, TN$28,770
Johnson City, TN$28,430
Morristown, TN$27,850
Animal Caretaker salary in Tennessee Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Clarksville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,250
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$44,040
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$43,760
Skincare Specialist$36,300
Hairdresser$29,900
Recreation Worker$28,520
Childcare Worker$28,420
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$22,340
Salaries for every job in Clarksville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Clarksville?

The median hourly pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area is $14.99 ($31,170 a year).

Do animal caretakers make more in Clarksville than the national average?

No: $31,170 against $35,360 nationally, 12% less.

How does Clarksville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $30,550, so Clarksville pays 2% more.

Where does Clarksville rank for animal caretaker pay?

196 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Clarksville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,210 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.