KY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-9051

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual Salary $35,590 -7% below national average (national: $38,150)
$35,390Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
560Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$35,590
$23,070
10th pct.
$46,070
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$23,070$11.09
25th percentile$28,990$13.94
50th percentile (median)$35,590$17.11
75th percentile$40,300$19.38
90th percentile (top earners)$46,070$22.15
Mean (average)$35,390$17.01

How Kentucky Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Kentucky
Kentucky (current) $35,590
District of Columbia $48,230 +36%
Massachusetts $46,160 +30%
Hawaii $44,700 +26%
Washington $44,260 +24%
Vermont $43,440 +22%
Colorado $43,160 +21%
California $42,860 +20%
Minnesota $42,650 +20%

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Related Occupations in Kentucky

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Security Guards $35,520 13,500
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,750 9,600
Tax Preparers $35,830 870
Parts Salespersons $35,310 3,670
Tutors $35,930 730
Office Clerks, General $36,010 29,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary in Kentucky?

The mean mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service salary in Kentucky is $35,390 per year. The median (middle) salary is $35,590 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Kentucky?

Entry-level mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services (10th percentile) in Kentucky typically earn around $23,070 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $28,990 per year.

What is the highest Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary in Kentucky?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Kentucky make approximately $46,070 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $40,300 per year.

How does the Kentucky Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary compare to the national average?

The median mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service salary in Kentucky is $35,590, which is -7% below national average of $38,150.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes