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How much does a protective service worker make in Clarksville?

$27,960a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area. That is $13.44 an hour or $2,330 a month.

Hourly
$13.44
Vs. national median
-34%
Rank among cities
175 of 180
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,960Median: $27,960Highest 10%: $59,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,960$13.44
25th$27,960$13.44
Median$27,960$13.44
75th$46,120$22.17
90th$59,590$28.65

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Nashville, TN$47,990
Knoxville, TN$45,620
Memphis, TN$45,040
Johnson City, TN$36,110
Protective Service Worker salary in Tennessee Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Clarksville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$76,650
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$74,340
Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$57,610
Firefighter$54,950
Correctional Officer and Jailer$46,260
Security Guard$35,900
Salaries for every job in Clarksville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Clarksville?

The median hourly pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area is $13.44 ($27,960 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Clarksville than the national average?

No: $27,960 against $42,540 nationally, 34% less.

How does Clarksville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $44,100, so Clarksville pays 37% less.

Where does Clarksville rank for protective service worker pay?

175 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Clarksville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,590 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.