Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Kentucky

Ophthalmic medical technicians in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $43,880 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($37,000), across the 4 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic medical technicians average at $40,630 and the median at $38,990 for 1,570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,060.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$43,880
Lexington$41,280
Paducah$39,160
Bowling Green$37,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$43,880	$44,110	$37,210	$35,054	93
Lexington	$41,280	$39,150	$36,770	$32,886	93
Paducah	$39,160	$38,990	$35,850	$31,609	86
Bowling Green	$37,000	$35,380	$30,900	$29,992	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other states

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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 29-2057.
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.

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