Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in Kentucky
What nuclear medicine technologists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$95,470$45.90 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $101,370
Middle half earn$80,620 – $101,830Top 10%: $117,540+
Jobs2701.24× the U.S. concentration
Nuclear Medicine 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 | $97,890 | $47.06 | 130 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $105,460 | $50.70 | 90 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $95,470 | $45.90 | 30 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $90,990 | $43.74 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in similar states
Missouri · $98,010 Ohio · $97,570 Florida · $97,310 Michigan · $95,400 Pennsylvania · $94,570 Iowa · $92,890
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 nuclear medicine technologist make in Kentucky?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Kentucky earned a median of $95,470 a year ($45.90 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $101,370. The middle half earned $80,620 to $101,830.
Where in Kentucky do nuclear medicine technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $105,460.
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.