Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $38,490 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $19,020
90th percentile $60,100
Employed locally 810
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,020
    25th
    $23,770
    50th (median)
    $38,490
    75th
    $48,960
    90th
    $60,100

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,930
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,450
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $36,510
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $36,360
    Rocky Mount, NC $32,950
    Owensboro, KY $32,040

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,490
    Light Truck Drivers$42,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,610
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Lexington, KY is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Lexington, KY is 3.7% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Lexington?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,020 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,770.