Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary
in Clarksville, TN-KY
- Middle 50%
- $47,270–$63,130
- vs U.S. median
- -11%
- Metro rank
- #150 of 220
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro earn a median of $56,010 a year, based on BLS estimates for 240 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% below the U.S. median of $62,890 and 5% below the TN statewide median of $58,820. It ranks #150 of 220 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in other TN metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $60,800 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,290 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $56,850 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $54,210 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,780 |
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What is the average Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Clarksville?
The BLS median is $56,010 a year (May 2025). Half of the 240 jobs pay between $47,270 and $63,130. The 10th percentile is $38,770 and the 90th is $76,400.
Is Clarksville a high-paying metro for Paralegals and Legal Assistants?
That is 11% below the U.S. median of $62,890 and 5% below the TN statewide median of $58,820. It ranks #150 of 220 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make an hour in Clarksville?
About $26.93 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $56,010 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.73–$30.35 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.