Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators pay in Tennessee
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Tennessee earn an average of $56,980 a year. That is $2,450 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $59,430. The best-paying metro area is Chattanooga, TN-GA at $59,960.
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Average pay for postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,430 | $28.57 |
| Tennessee | $56,980 | $27.40 |
| Arkansas | $60,020 | $28.85 |
| Virginia | $59,050 | $28.39 |
| Alabama | $58,770 | $28.26 |
| Missouri | $58,680 | $28.21 |
| Mississippi | $58,480 | $28.12 |
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Questions and answers
How much do postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators make in Tennessee?
The average is $56,980 a year, and the median is $56,390. That is $2,450 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $59,430.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$27.40 an hour on average; the median is $27.11.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA ($59,960), followed by Knoxville, TN ($58,850). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($55,780).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #45 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.