Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Kentucky
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Kentucky earn a median salary of $37,370 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.2% vs the national median of $44,080. An estimated 1,590 ophthalmic medical technicians are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $34,000 to $44,350 depending on location.
$37,370
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$44,350
Highest paying metro
$34,000
Lowest paying metro
1,590
Employed in Kentucky
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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $44,350 | $35,770 | $46,930 | 730 |
| Lexington, KY | $39,980 | $35,930 | $44,990 | 230 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $37,510 | $35,010 | $45,600 | 70 |
| Owensboro, KY | $37,010 | $34,990 | $43,830 | 60 |
| Central Kentucky | $36,370 | $32,260 | $36,960 | 90 |
| East Kentucky | $36,370 | $30,180 | $42,230 | 60 |
| South Central Kentucky | $35,430 | $33,920 | $38,370 | 140 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,310 | $30,030 | $38,600 | 130 |
| West Kentucky | $34,000 | $28,230 | $36,670 | 80 |