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How much does a teaching assistant make in Clarksville?

$26,520a year

Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area. That is $12.75 an hour or $2,210 a month.

Hourly
$12.75
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
356 of 391
Jobs in the area
1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,440Median: $26,520Highest 10%: $33,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,440$11.27
25th$24,300$11.68
Median$26,520$12.75
75th$28,900$13.89
90th$33,590$16.15

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.

Nashville, TN$32,620
Chattanooga, TN$29,840
Memphis, TN$29,330
Kingsport, TN$29,260
Jackson, TN$29,190
Johnson City, TN$28,370
Knoxville, TN$26,960
Morristown, TN$26,200
Cleveland, TN$23,940
Teaching Assistant salary in Tennessee Teaching Assistant 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 teaching assistant make an hour in Clarksville?

The median hourly pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area is $12.75 ($26,520 a year).

Do teaching assistants make more in Clarksville than the national average?

No: $26,520 against $36,780 nationally, 28% less.

How does Clarksville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $29,210, so Clarksville pays 9% less.

Where does Clarksville rank for teaching assistant pay?

356 of 391 metro areas with data.

How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Clarksville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,590 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.