Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,230 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Louisville earn between $28,860 and $35,250.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $29KMedian
- $35K75th
- $36K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,980 | $2,665 | $15.38 |
| Median | $28,890 | $2,408 | $13.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,860 | $2,405 | $13.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,250 | $2,938 | $16.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Louisville earn 12% less than the Kentucky average ($36,310) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $31,980 | $28,890 | $28,100 | $36,230 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $36,310 | $36,650 | $28,860 | $47,150 | 610 |
| United States | $43,190 | $39,460 | $33,530 | $57,380 | 18,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $31,980, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $26,171 a year, or $2,181 a month and $1,007 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $26,947 | $2,246 |
| Working in KY | $26,171 | $2,181 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $31,980 buys what about $34,360 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Indianapolis, IN$44,570
- Chattanooga, TN$42,090
- St. Louis, MO$40,330
- Chicago, IL$40,050
- Peoria, IL$44,080
- Atlanta, GA$43,310
Highest-paying cities for ophthalmic laboratory technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,920).
- San Francisco, CA$60,920
- Los Angeles, CA$57,460
- Manchester, NH$54,640
- Jacksonville, FL$53,480
- Seattle, WA$52,500
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Louisville: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$15.38 an hour on average, and $13.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $26,171 a year ($2,181 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $31,980. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,190).
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 51-9083; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.9%.
- 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 Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.72, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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