Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $80,920 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.91
10th percentile $70,630
90th percentile $96,520
Employed locally 60
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,630
    25th
    $79,280
    50th (median)
    $80,920
    75th
    $82,510
    90th
    $96,520

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 114% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,590
    Vallejo, CA $170,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $147,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $133,870
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $125,660
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390

    Nearby metros — Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $85,050
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $82,250
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $82,130
    Kentucky $80,920
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $77,010
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $73,200

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,950
    Pharmacists $138,300
    Nurse Practitioners $113,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Lexington, KY is $38.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.05 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries?

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Lexington, KY is 8.2% below the national median of $88,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Lexington?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $70,630 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,280.