Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $36,650 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($39,460)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,860; the top 10% earn over $47,150. Nationally the range is $33,530 to $57,380.
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Kentucky
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make in Kentucky?
The median is $36,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,860 and the top 10% earn over $47,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for ophthalmic laboratory technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 40 (−7% vs. the national median of $39,460). Living costs are not included.