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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$50,550
- Elizabethtown$47,310
- Paducah$44,650
- Louisville$44,370
- Bowling Green$41,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $50,550 | $47,310 | $39,690 | $39,755 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $47,310 | $45,070 | $37,260 | $37,733 | 91 |
| Paducah | $44,650 | $39,210 | $35,840 | $35,718 | 86 |
| Louisville | $44,370 | $40,560 | $36,750 | $35,420 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $41,680 | $37,000 | $36,180 | $33,495 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 29-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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