Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Paducah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,410 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Paducah earn between $35,850 and $42,390.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $39KMedian
- $42K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,160 | $3,263 | $18.83 |
| Median | $38,990 | $3,249 | $18.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,850 | $2,988 | $17.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,390 | $3,532 | $20.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Paducah vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Paducah earn 4% less than the Kentucky average ($40,630) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $39,160 | $38,990 | $30,770 | $47,410 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $40,630 | $38,990 | $30,320 | $51,840 | 1,570 |
| United States | $47,060 | $45,570 | $35,700 | $61,940 | 71,010 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary after taxes in Paducah
On the average salary of $39,160, a single filer in Paducah takes home about $31,609 a year, or $2,634 a month and $1,216 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Paducah, KY-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IL | $31,848 | $2,654 |
| Working in KY | $31,609 | $2,634 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Is Paducah a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Paducah area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.1), so the average $39,160 buys what about $45,490 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Paducah ($45,860). A typical home costs $171,436, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Paducah ranks 3rd of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($43,880).
- Louisville$43,880
- Lexington$41,280
- Paducah$39,160
- Bowling Green$37,000
Highest-paying cities for ophthalmic medical technicians
Santa Rosa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,160).
- Santa Rosa, CA$91,160
- San Francisco, CA$73,740
- San Jose, CA$68,910
- Minneapolis, MN$67,350
- Los Angeles, CA$64,620
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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Paducah: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Paducah?
$18.83 an hour on average, and $18.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Paducah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Paducah?
About $31,609 a year ($2,634 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,160. Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Paducah than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($47,060).
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; area Paducah, KY-IL (37140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 Paducah's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.62, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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