How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Tennessee?
$35,610a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in Tennessee. That is $17.12 an hour or $2,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.12
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,370Median: $35,610Highest 10%: $45,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,370 | $12.20 | |
| 25th | $30,720 | $14.77 | |
| Median | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 75th | $39,290 | $18.89 | |
| 90th | $45,430 | $21.84 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $38,100 |
| Nashville, TN | $36,670 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,280 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $33,430 |
| Kingsport, TN | $29,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| 43. Georgia | $36,110 |
| 44. Kansas | $36,020 |
| 45. Iowa | $35,610 |
| 46. Tennessee | $35,610 |
| 47. West Virginia | $35,140 |
| 48. Louisiana | $34,860 |
| 49. Mississippi | $34,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $17.12 ($35,610 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $35,610 against $39,280 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays mail clerk and mail machine operators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $38,100 a year.
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.