How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Kentucky?
$38,990a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians in Kentucky. That is $18.75 an hour or $3,249 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.75
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,320Median: $38,990Highest 10%: $51,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,320 | $14.58 | |
| 25th | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| 75th | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| 90th | $51,840 | $24.92 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $44,110 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $41,410 |
| Lexington, KY | $39,150 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,990 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,400 |
| Clarksville, TN | $36,640 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmic medical technicians.
| 36. Ohio | $40,350 |
| 37. Missouri | $40,290 |
| 38. Georgia | $39,150 |
| 39. Kentucky | $38,990 |
| 40. Tennessee | $38,890 |
| 41. Louisiana | $38,750 |
| 42. New Mexico | $38,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.75 ($38,990 a year).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $38,990 against $45,570 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for ophthalmic medical technician pay?
Kentucky ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays ophthalmic medical technicians the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $44,110 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.