Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $56,130 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.99
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $75,740
Employed locally 140
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $56,130
    75th
    $72,520
    90th
    $75,740

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 85% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lawrence, KS $64,500

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Carriers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,390
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $58,390
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $57,470
    Paducah, KY-IL $56,720
    Elizabethtown, KY $56,450
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $56,330

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,350
    Office Clerks, General $36,490
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,490
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,290
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Mail Carriers make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Owensboro, KY is $26.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Postal Service Mail Carriers salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Owensboro, KY is 2.4% below the national median of $57,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Owensboro?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,030.