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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$63,510
- Paducah$62,750
- Louisville$61,800
- Owensboro$61,780
- Elizabethtown$61,360
- Bowling Green$58,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $63,510 | $62,090 | $52,520 | $49,358 | 93 |
| Paducah | $62,750 | $59,880 | $44,160 | $49,266 | 86 |
| Louisville | $61,800 | $59,010 | $51,130 | $48,431 | 93 |
| Owensboro | $61,780 | $59,880 | $51,110 | $48,676 | 89 |
| Elizabethtown | $61,360 | $57,910 | $43,120 | $48,256 | 91 |
| Bowling Green | $58,350 | $55,930 | $42,390 | $45,973 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5052.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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