How much does an optician make in Kentucky?
$44,290a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Kentucky. That is $21.29 an hour or $3,691 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.29
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,190Median: $44,290Highest 10%: $65,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,190 | $14.51 | |
| 25th | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| Median | $44,290 | $21.29 | |
| 75th | $59,340 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $65,130 | $31.31 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,730 |
| Clarksville, TN | $47,660 |
| Lexington, KY | $47,310 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $45,070 |
| Louisville, KY | $40,560 |
| Paducah, KY | $39,210 |
| Huntington, WV | $38,650 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 30. North Dakota | $45,230 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $44,820 |
| 32. Iowa | $44,480 |
| 33. Kentucky | $44,290 |
| 34. Illinois | $43,960 |
| 35. Idaho | $43,950 |
| 36. South Dakota | $43,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.29 ($44,290 a year).
Do opticians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $44,290 against $47,260 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for optician pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays opticians the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $50,730 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.