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MRI Technologist Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$82,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.52/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
650
public U.S. Median
$95,480
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$91,172 #39 of 51

MRI Technologist pay in Kentucky, explained

Mri technologists in Kentucky earn a median of $82,200 per year ($39.52 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $95,480. Entry-level workers earn around $66,170, while the most experienced MRI technologists reach about $101,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $82,200 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $82,200 is worth about $91,172 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #39 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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MRI Technologist pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,170
$31.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$82,200
$39.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,760
$48.92/hr

MRI Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $82,200 $91,172
Virginia $98,640 $97,563 −$16,440
Illinois $95,380 $95,420 −$13,180
Ohio $87,670 $94,498 −$5,470
Indiana $86,880 $93,090 −$4,680
Missouri $83,110 $91,514 −$910
West Virginia $80,490 $89,936 +$1,710
Tennessee $78,610 $85,567 +$3,590

MRI Technologist in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do MRI technologists make in Kentucky?

Mri technologists in Kentucky earn a median of $82,200 per year ($39.52 per hour), compared with $95,480 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay MRI technologists well?

At $82,200, Kentucky pays 14% below the national median for MRI technologists. An estimated 650 work in the state.

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