SOC 43-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service — Kingsport
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Kingsport, TN is $29,990 a year, trailing the national median of $39,280 by 23.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Kingsport, TN is $29,990 a year, trailing the national median of $39,280 by 23.7%. Half of workers earn between $29,300 and $32,930. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,760 and the ninetieth at $34,370.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.75 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Memphis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,100. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 319th of 347 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,760 | −42.1% |
| 25th | $29,300 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $29,990 | −23.7% |
| 75th | $32,930 | −16.2% |
| 90th | $34,370 | −12.5% |
| Mean | $30,060 | −23.5% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis | $38,100 | 130 | |
| 2 | Nashville | $36,670 | 310 | |
| 3 | Knoxville | $35,280 | 80 | |
| 4 | Chattanooga | $33,430 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kingsport run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $29,990 goes as far as $32,633 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,633US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,990 a year, 23.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,760 to $34,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Memphis, at $38,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Kingsport, TN?
The median annual wage is $29,990, or $14.42 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,280, so pay in Kingsport, TN is 23.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kingsport, TN earns more than $34,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Memphis, at $38,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Kingsport, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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