Couriers and Messengers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $17.25 an hour ($35,880 a year). About 750 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($39,200). Kentucky ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.30 | $25,580 |
| 25% of workers | $13.53 | $28,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.25 | $35,880 |
| 75% of workers | $19.11 | $39,740 |
| 90% of workers | $20.38 | $42,390 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $35,910 | 170 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $35,490 | 230 |
| Bowling Green | $30,170 | 40 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for couriers and messengers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 23,800 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $42,830 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $43,230 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $37,030 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,910 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $46,230 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,990 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $62,610 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $57,430 |
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