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How much does a welder make in Clarksville?

$52,970a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area. That is $25.47 an hour or $4,414 a month.

Hourly
$25.47
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
176 of 382
Jobs in the area
490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,280Median: $52,970Highest 10%: $62,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,280$19.37
25th$47,190$22.69
Median$52,970$25.47
75th$58,500$28.13
90th$62,500$30.05

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for welders.

Kingsport, TN$55,690
Nashville, TN$49,460
Chattanooga, TN$49,220
Memphis, TN$48,600
Knoxville, TN$48,040
Morristown, TN$47,070
Cleveland, TN$46,670
Johnson City, TN$46,070
Jackson, TN$45,460
Welder salary in Tennessee Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Clarksville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,300
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$63,370
Machinist$57,820
Production Worker$49,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,660
Printing Press Operator$48,620
Coating$48,510
Prepress Technician and Worker$46,900
Paper Goods Machine Setter$46,150
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$45,820
Salaries for every job in Clarksville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Clarksville?

The median hourly pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area is $25.47 ($52,970 a year).

Do welders make more in Clarksville than the national average?

No: $52,970 against $53,750 nationally, 1% less.

How does Clarksville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $48,040, so Clarksville pays 10% more.

Where does Clarksville rank for welder pay?

176 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Clarksville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,500 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.