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

$61,010a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $29.33 an hour or $5,084 a month.

Hourly
$29.33
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
141 of 381
Jobs in the area
1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $61,010Highest 10%: $81,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,390$20.38
25th$44,160$21.23
Median$61,010$29.33
75th$77,960$37.48
90th$81,040$38.96

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.

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
Chattanooga, TN$55,930
Cleveland, TN$55,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in Tennessee Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in all states

Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$73,700
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,060
Brokerage Clerk$68,660
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Production$56,270
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$55,960
Postal Service Mail Sorter$55,660
Information and Record Clerk$52,420
Bookkeeping$50,810
Cargo and Freight Agent$50,230
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $29.33 ($61,010 a year).

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

Yes: $61,010 against $60,550 nationally, 1% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $58,570, so Nashville pays 4% more.

Where does Nashville rank for postal service mail carrier pay?

141 of 381 metro areas with data.

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

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.