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Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Kentucky

Postal Service Mail Carriers in Kentucky earn a median of $58,910 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$58,910
vs. U.S. median
−3% ($60,550)
Rank among states
42 of 51
Jobs in the state
4,640

Pay range in Kentucky

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,390; the top 10% earn over $81,040. Nationally the range is $42,390 to $81,040.

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Postal Service Mail Carriers pay in Kentucky

How much do postal service mail carriers make in Kentucky?

The median is $58,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,390 and the top 10% earn over $81,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Kentucky a good state for postal service mail carriers?

On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $60,550). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses