How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Louisville?
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $13.89 an hour or $2,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.89
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,100 | $13.51 | |
| 25th | $28,860 | $13.88 | |
| Median | $28,890 | $13.89 | |
| 75th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 90th | $36,230 | $17.42 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $13.89 ($28,890 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $28,890 against $39,460 nationally, 27% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $36,650, so Louisville pays 21% less.
Where does Louisville rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
59 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,230 or more.
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.