Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,540 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Louisville earn between $37,210 and $48,180.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $44KMedian
- $48K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,880 | $3,657 | $21.10 |
| Median | $44,110 | $3,676 | $21.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,210 | $3,101 | $17.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,180 | $4,015 | $23.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Louisville earn 8% more than the Kentucky average ($40,630) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $43,880 | $44,110 | $34,630 | $52,540 | 570 |
| Kentucky | $40,630 | $38,990 | $30,320 | $51,840 | 1,570 |
| United States | $47,060 | $45,570 | $35,700 | $61,940 | 71,010 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $43,880, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $35,054 a year, or $2,921 a month and $1,348 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $36,151 | $3,013 |
| Working in KY | $35,054 | $2,921 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for ophthalmic medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $43,880 buys what about $47,145 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$43,880
- Lexington$41,280
- Paducah$39,160
- Bowling Green$37,000
Highest-paying cities for ophthalmic medical technicians
Santa Rosa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,160).
- Santa Rosa, CA$91,160
- San Francisco, CA$73,740
- San Jose, CA$68,910
- Minneapolis, MN$67,350
- Los Angeles, CA$64,620
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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Louisville: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$21.10 an hour on average, and $21.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $35,054 a year ($2,921 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,880. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($47,060).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2057; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.84, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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