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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Jackson$61,920
- Nashville$61,850
- Memphis$61,600
- Kingsport$61,130
- Morristown$61,050
- Knoxville$60,610
- Johnson City$60,050
- Clarksville$59,530
- Cleveland$58,170
- Chattanooga$58,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $61,920 | $59,010 | $43,120 | $51,933 | 86 |
| Nashville | $61,850 | $61,010 | $44,160 | $51,876 | 96 |
| Memphis | $61,600 | $58,910 | $44,160 | $51,676 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $61,130 | $59,010 | $42,390 | $51,298 | 86 |
| Morristown | $61,050 | $57,470 | $42,390 | $51,234 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $60,610 | $58,910 | $43,120 | $50,880 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $60,050 | $58,710 | $42,390 | $50,430 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $59,530 | $57,700 | $42,390 | $50,012 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $58,170 | $55,490 | $42,390 | $48,920 | 88 |
| Chattanooga | $58,120 | $55,930 | $42,390 | $48,879 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5052.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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