Parts Salespersons Salary in Lexington, KY

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

Median annual salary $35,380 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $24,680
90th percentile $59,120
Employed locally 390
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,680
    25th
    $29,080
    50th (median)
    $35,380
    75th
    $48,920
    90th
    $59,120

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 50% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Owensboro, KY $38,620
    Sandusky, OH $37,170
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,170
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $36,000
    Kentucky $35,310
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $34,880

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,580
    Cashiers$27,810
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,140
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$55,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43,960
    Insurance Sales Agents$60,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Lexington, KY is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Lexington, KY is 5.5% below the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Lexington?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $24,680 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,080.