How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Kentucky?
$37,890a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in Kentucky. That is $18.22 an hour or $3,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.22
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,420Median: $37,890Highest 10%: $47,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,420 | $13.18 | |
| 25th | $32,780 | $15.76 | |
| Median | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 75th | $44,000 | $21.15 | |
| 90th | $47,370 | $22.77 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $39,990 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $39,580 |
| Lexington, KY | $37,890 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| 30. Missouri | $38,110 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $37,980 |
| 32. Arkansas | $37,940 |
| 33. Kentucky | $37,890 |
| 34. North Carolina | $37,830 |
| 35. Wisconsin | $37,730 |
| 36. South Dakota | $37,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.22 ($37,890 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $37,890 against $39,280 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays mail clerk and mail machine operators the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $39,990 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.