Salaripedia
English

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Clarksville?

$42,840a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area. That is $20.60 an hour or $3,570 a month.

Hourly
$20.60
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
265 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,850Median: $42,840Highest 10%: $58,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,850$14.35
25th$35,750$17.19
Median$42,840$20.60
75th$49,770$23.93
90th$58,920$28.33

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Nashville, TN$49,000
Knoxville, TN$46,000
Memphis, TN$45,960
Cleveland, TN$42,880
Chattanooga, TN$41,990
Morristown, TN$41,040
Jackson, TN$40,720
Johnson City, TN$40,060
Kingsport, TN$39,850
Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in Tennessee Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Clarksville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Clerk$61,850
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,620
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$60,430
Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
Information and Record Clerk$53,290
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$52,420
Word Processor and Typist$51,670
Dispatcher$49,750
Production$49,450
Procurement Clerk$48,980
Salaries for every job in Clarksville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Clarksville?

The median hourly pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area is $20.60 ($42,840 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Clarksville than the national average?

No: $42,840 against $47,540 nationally, 10% less.

How does Clarksville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $45,810, so Clarksville pays 6% less.

Where does Clarksville rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

265 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Clarksville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,920 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.