Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Kentucky
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,990$18.75 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$35,670 – $45,430Top 10%: $51,840+
Jobs1,5701.72× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $41,410 | $19.91 | 750 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $44,110 | $21.21 | 570 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $39,150 | $18.82 | 230 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $35,830 | $17.23 | 150 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,380 | $17.01 | 110 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $36,640 | $17.62 | 70 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,660 | $16.66 | 70 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $35,470 | $17.06 | 70 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,690 | $18.12 | 70 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $37,400 | $17.98 | 60 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $38,990 | $18.75 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Georgia · $39,150 Tennessee · $38,890 Louisiana · $38,750 New Mexico · $38,610 Idaho · $38,280 Oklahoma · $37,920
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Kentucky?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Kentucky earned a median of $38,990 a year ($18.75 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $35,670 to $45,430.
Where in Kentucky do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $44,110.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.