The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Kentucky is $44,530 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,290.
Pay spans roughly $29,620 at the 10th percentile to $62,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.41 per hour. An estimated 980 people work as opticians, dispensing in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $44,530 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.41 |
| 10th percentile | $29,620 |
| 90th percentile | $62,990 |
| Employment | 980 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.