Data Scientists pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $148,160 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Clarksville earn between $64,150 and $86,300.
- $59K10th
- $64K25th
- $79KMedian
- $86K75th
- $148K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,580 | $7,298 | $42.11 |
| Median | $79,200 | $6,600 | $38.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,150 | $5,346 | $30.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,300 | $7,192 | $41.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Data scientists in Clarksville earn 17% less than the Tennessee average ($105,200) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $87,580 | $79,200 | $59,040 | $148,160 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $105,200 | $100,330 | $60,200 | $156,160 | 2,790 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $87,580, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $70,443 a year, or $5,870 a month and $2,709 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Clarksville, TN-KY metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $70,443 | $5,870 |
| Working in KY | $67,495 | $5,625 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Clarksville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $87,580 buys what about $96,298 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 6th of 7 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($110,110).
- Memphis$110,110
- Nashville$109,590
- Knoxville$102,070
- Kingsport$99,030
- Chattanooga$97,460
- Clarksville$87,580
- Johnson City$81,850
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Clarksville?
$42.11 an hour on average, and $38.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $70,443 a year ($5,870 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,580. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do data scientists earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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