How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Kentucky?
$58,910a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Kentucky. That is $28.32 an hour or $4,909 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.32
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $58,910Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $44,160 | $21.23 | |
| Median | $58,910 | $28.32 | |
| 75th | $76,960 | $37.00 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $62,090 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,070 |
| Owensboro, KY | $59,880 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,880 |
| Louisville, KY | $59,010 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $57,910 |
| Clarksville, TN | $57,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,250 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $55,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 39. Montana | $59,010 |
| 40. North Dakota | $59,010 |
| 41. Vermont | $59,010 |
| 42. Kentucky | $58,910 |
| 43. Louisiana | $58,910 |
| 44. Tennessee | $58,570 |
| 45. Kansas | $58,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.32 ($58,910 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $58,910 against $60,550 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $62,090 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.