Driver/Sales Workers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for driver/sales workers is $17.80 an hour ($37,030 a year). About 6,140 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($38,770). Kentucky ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for driver/sales workers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.00 | $20,800 |
| 25% of workers | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.80 | $37,030 |
| 75% of workers | $22.74 | $47,300 |
| 90% of workers | $28.33 | $58,920 |
Driver/Sales Workers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $39,420 | 750 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $39,140 | 2,260 |
| Elizabethtown | $31,210 | 160 |
| Paducah | $31,200 | 160 |
| Owensboro | $30,380 | 150 |
| Bowling Green | $30,320 | 280 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for driver/sales workers
- 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: +7.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 45,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,810 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,340 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $42,830 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $43,230 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,910 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,990 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,990 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $35,880 |
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