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How much does a substitute teacher make in Clarksville?

$34,280a year

Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area. That is $16.48 an hour or $2,857 a month.

Hourly
$16.48
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
209 of 323
Jobs in the area
490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,720Median: $34,280Highest 10%: $43,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,720$11.40
25th$34,280$16.48
Median$34,280$16.48
75th$34,280$16.48
90th$43,680$21.00

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.

Memphis, TN$31,930
Nashville, TN$30,820
Kingsport, TN$30,760
Chattanooga, TN$29,500
Cleveland, TN$26,590
Johnson City, TN$25,520
Jackson, TN$23,400
Knoxville, TN$21,520
Substitute Teacher salary in Tennessee Substitute Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Clarksville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Instructional Coordinator$77,060
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$76,110
Career/Technical Education Teacher$61,780
Secondary School Teacher$60,720
Postsecondary Teacher$60,170
Elementary School Teacher$59,760
Special Education Teacher$59,590
Middle School Teacher$59,520
Special Education Teacher$48,440
Educational Instruction and Library Worker$48,420
Salaries for every job in Clarksville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Clarksville?

The median hourly pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area is $16.48 ($34,280 a year).

Do substitute teachers make more in Clarksville than the national average?

No: $34,280 against $41,670 nationally, 18% less.

How does Clarksville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $29,500, so Clarksville pays 16% more.

Where does Clarksville rank for substitute teacher pay?

209 of 323 metro areas with data.

How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Clarksville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,680 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.