Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary in Kentucky
What magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$82,200$39.52 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $95,480
Middle half earn$74,590 – $95,050Top 10%: $101,760+
Jobs6501.17× the U.S. concentration
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $93,600 | $45.00 | 490 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $94,630 | $45.49 | 210 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $80,410 | $38.66 | 80 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $89,010 | $42.79 | 60 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $75,660 | $36.37 | 40 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $77,010 | $37.03 | 40 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $72,160 | $34.69 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $83,550 Missouri · $83,110 Nebraska · $82,710 Kansas · $82,670 Iowa · $81,420 North Dakota · $80,610
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make in Kentucky?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Kentucky earned a median of $82,200 a year ($39.52 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $95,480. The middle half earned $74,590 to $95,050.
Where in Kentucky do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $94,630.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.