Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$44,290

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.29

per hour

Employment

950

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-6.3%

National: $47,260

📊 Compared to the national median of $47,260, Kentucky pays 6.3% LESS for Opticians, Dispensing positions.

Purchasing Power

$50,045

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

26%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$30,190

25th

$36,770

Median

$44,290

75th

$59,340

90th

$65,130

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).