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How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Memphis?

$38,100a year

Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $18.32 an hour or $3,175 a month.

Hourly
$18.32
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
95 of 182
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,650Median: $38,100Highest 10%: $48,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,650$14.25
25th$35,000$16.83
Median$38,100$18.32
75th$44,050$21.18
90th$48,760$23.44

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.

Nashville, TN$36,670
Knoxville, TN$35,280
Chattanooga, TN$33,430
Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator salary in Tennessee Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$71,310
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$63,610
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Brokerage Clerk$62,040
Postal Service Mail Carrier$58,910
Production$57,030
Cargo and Freight Agent$55,930
Postal Service Mail Sorter$54,330
Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,820
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,420
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $18.32 ($38,100 a year).

Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $38,100 against $39,280 nationally, 3% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $35,610, so Memphis pays 7% more.

Where does Memphis rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?

95 of 182 metro areas with data.

How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,760 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.