Radiologic Technologist and Technician salary in Kentucky
What radiologic technologists and technicians earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$69,670$33.50 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $80,110
Middle half earn$61,820 – $81,370Top 10%: $99,170+
Jobs3,6301.22× the U.S. concentration
Radiologic Technologist and Technician pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $79,270 | $38.11 | 1,650 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $76,860 | $36.95 | 1,200 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $79,010 | $37.99 | 660 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $79,090 | $38.03 | 360 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $62,890 | $30.24 | 340 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $63,000 | $30.29 | 320 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $67,790 | $32.59 | 250 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $62,320 | $29.96 | 240 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $76,080 | $36.58 | 120 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $75,200 | $36.15 | 120 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $62,380 | $29.99 | 110 |
| Owensboro, KY | $63,010 | $30.29 | 100 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $69,240 | $33.29 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Radiologic Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Missouri · $73,080 Nebraska · $72,860 South Carolina · $69,600 North Dakota · $67,790 Iowa · $65,930 South Dakota · $65,240
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 Physical Therapists · $100,710
Questions
How much does a radiologic technologist and technician make in Kentucky?
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Kentucky earned a median of $69,670 a year ($33.50 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $80,110. The middle half earned $61,820 to $81,370.
Where in Kentucky do radiologic technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $79,270.
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.