Overall unemployment rate moved up to 3.7% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in February 2022.

Total employment in the Clarksville, TN-KY market rose by 610 jobs in December and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 40 bps to 3.7%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 20 bps over the same time to 3.7%.

  • Clarksville, TN-KY unemployment rate is 1 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 230 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in December versus prior month by 13.4% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Clarksville, TN-KY Unemployment December 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.5% . Key sectors include:

  • Transportation & Utilities: 19,800; +100
  • Government: 19,300; +300
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 12,900; -100
  • Education & Healthcare: 12,300; no change
  • Manufacturing: 11,300; +100
  • Business Services: 10,200; no change
  • Construction, Mining: 3,700; no change
  • Other Jobs: 3,300; no change
  • Financial Services: 3,200; +100
  • IT & Development: 1,100; no change
Clarksville, TN-KY Unemployment by Industry December 2021

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through December 2021 (Data published February 2022 and reports created on February 4, 2022).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.