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Ultrasound Technician Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$91,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.86/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
940
public U.S. Median
$96,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,188 #18 of 51

Ultrasound Technician pay in Kentucky, explained

Ultrasound technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $91,230 per year ($43.86 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $96,590. Entry-level workers earn around $62,440, while the most experienced ultrasound technicians reach about $115,390. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $91,230 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $91,230 is worth about $101,188 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #18 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Ultrasound Technician pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,440
$30.02/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$91,230
$43.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$115,390
$55.48/hr

Ultrasound Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $91,230 $101,188
Illinois $100,660 $100,702 −$9,430
Missouri $100,130 $110,255 −$8,900
Virginia $95,660 $94,615 −$4,430
Indiana $85,040 $91,119 +$6,190
Ohio $82,870 $89,325 +$8,360
Tennessee $80,640 $87,776 +$10,590
West Virginia $76,820 $85,835 +$14,410

Ultrasound Technician in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Kentucky?

Ultrasound technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $91,230 per year ($43.86 per hour), compared with $96,590 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay ultrasound technicians well?

At $91,230, Kentucky pays 6% below the national median for ultrasound technicians. An estimated 940 work in the state.

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