How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Kentucky?
$36,650a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Kentucky. That is $17.62 an hour or $3,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.62
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,860Median: $36,650Highest 10%: $47,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,860 | $13.88 | |
| 25th | $34,290 | $16.49 | |
| Median | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 75th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 90th | $47,150 | $22.67 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $28,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| 32. Arkansas | $37,060 |
| 33. Alabama | $37,010 |
| 34. Illinois | $36,840 |
| 35. Kentucky | $36,650 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $35,620 |
| 37. Mississippi | $35,230 |
| 38. Virginia | $34,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $17.62 ($36,650 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $36,650 against $39,460 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
Kentucky ranks 35 of 40 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays ophthalmic laboratory technicians the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $28,890 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.