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How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Chattanooga?

$55,930a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $26.89 an hour or $4,661 a month.

Hourly
$26.89
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
346 of 381
Jobs in the area
630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $55,930Highest 10%: $81,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,390$20.38
25th$42,390$20.38
Median$55,930$26.89
75th$68,220$32.80
90th$81,040$38.96

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.

Nashville, TN$61,010
Jackson, TN$59,010
Kingsport, TN$59,010
Knoxville, TN$58,910
Memphis, TN$58,910
Johnson City, TN$58,710
Clarksville, TN$57,700
Morristown, TN$57,470
Cleveland, TN$55,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in Tennessee Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in all states

Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,680
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,150
Postal Service Clerk$63,650
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,390
Production$52,740
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$51,870
Correspondence Clerk$51,480
Court$49,920
Cargo and Freight Agent$49,460
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$48,770
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Chattanooga?

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $26.89 ($55,930 a year).

Do postal service mail carriers make more in Chattanooga than the national average?

No: $55,930 against $60,550 nationally, 8% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $58,570, so Chattanooga pays 5% less.

Where does Chattanooga rank for postal service mail carrier pay?

346 of 381 metro areas with data.

How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out in Chattanooga?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,040 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.