Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $38,990 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($45,570)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,320; the top 10% earn over $51,840. Nationally the range is $35,700 to $61,940.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Kentucky
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make in Kentucky?
The median is $38,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,320 and the top 10% earn over $51,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for ophthalmic medical technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $45,570). Living costs are not included.