Parts Salespersons pay range in Owensboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,420 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Owensboro earn between $28,760 and $47,050.
- $24K10th
- $29K25th
- $38KMedian
- $47K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,320 | $3,277 | $18.90 |
| Median | $37,990 | $3,166 | $18.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,760 | $2,397 | $13.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,050 | $3,921 | $22.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Owensboro vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Owensboro earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($39,510) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $39,320 | $37,990 | $23,900 | $55,420 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $39,510 | $36,400 | $24,100 | $59,110 | 4,220 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Owensboro
On the average salary of $39,320, a single filer in Owensboro takes home about $31,815 a year, or $2,651 a month and $1,224 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
Is Owensboro a good place for parts salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Owensboro area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.6), so the average $39,320 buys what about $44,374 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Owensboro ($44,960). A typical home costs $213,657, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Kentucky cities
Owensboro ranks 4th of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($43,160).
- Louisville$43,160
- Lexington$41,250
- Elizabethtown$39,700
- Owensboro$39,320
- Paducah$38,480
- Bowling Green$38,460
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Owensboro: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Owensboro?
$18.90 an hour on average, and $18.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Owensboro?
About $31,815 a year ($2,651 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,320. Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
Do parts salespersons earn more in Owensboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2022; area Owensboro, KY (36980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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