Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #43 of 51 · KY
13.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,630 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $38,990
Employment 1,570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,320P25 $35,670 Median $38,990P75 $45,430P90 $51,840
About 80% of ophthalmic medical technicianss in Kentucky earn between $30,320 and $51,840. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Kentucky is $40,630, about 13.7% below the U.S. average ($47,060). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $44,110 | $43,880 | 570 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $39,150 | $41,280 | 230 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $38,990 | $39,160 | 60 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,690 | $37,640 | 70 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $35,830 | $37,400 | 150 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $35,470 | $35,760 | 70 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,380 | $37,000 | 110 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,660 | $34,420 | 70 |