How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Tennessee?
$58,570a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Tennessee. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.16
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $58,570Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| Median | $58,570 | $28.16 | |
| 75th | $77,460 | $37.24 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $55,930 |
| Cleveland, TN | $55,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 41. Vermont | $59,010 |
| 42. Kentucky | $58,910 |
| 43. Louisiana | $58,910 |
| 44. Tennessee | $58,570 |
| 45. Kansas | $58,540 |
| 46. Idaho | $57,820 |
| 47. Alabama | $57,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.16 ($58,570 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $58,570 against $60,550 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Tennessee ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $61,010 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.