Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Kentucky
Opticians, Dispensing in Kentucky earn a median salary of $42,547 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.6% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 890 opticians, dispensing are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $37,510 to $48,330 depending on location.
$42,547
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$48,330
Highest paying metro
$37,510
Lowest paying metro
890
Employed in Kentucky
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Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky | $48,330 | $37,320 | $59,750 | 90 |
| Lexington, KY | $46,560 | $38,540 | $60,030 | 120 |
| East Kentucky | $45,790 | $34,850 | $56,670 | 40 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $44,100 | $37,380 | $59,010 | 30 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $42,580 | $36,380 | $55,570 | 320 |
| South Central Kentucky | $40,920 | $35,030 | $53,680 | 110 |
| West Kentucky | $38,950 | $28,560 | $55,200 | 70 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $38,180 | $30,200 | $48,030 | 40 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,510 | $36,280 | $50,710 | 70 |