KY · Bowling Green · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Bowling Green, KY

Pay for MRI Technologists in Kentucky centers on $38.91 per hour, or about $80,920 a year. The lower quarter earns under $35.19 and the upper quarter over $40.99. That is 8% below the U.S. median of $42.40 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Bowling Green. The free report below lists employers near Bowling Green and what they pay.

MRI Technologist pay in Bowling Green, KY

Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 680 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in Kentucky.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.75$63,96027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.19$73,20017% below U.S. median
Median$38.91$80,9208% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.99$85,2603% below U.S. median
Top 10%$45.27$94,1607% above U.S. median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (SOC 29-2035), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Bowling Green

  • Overall prices in Bowling Green run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.4).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,401
  • Per year: $70,038
  • Per month: $5,836

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Kentucky. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bowling Green

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel MRI Technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open MRI Technologist roles in Kentucky

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Bowling Green as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health · London, KY

$33.11–$49.25/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101921174016
New this week
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Per diemPosted 27 days ago

MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health · Lexington, KY

$33.11–$49.25/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 94181041968
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago

MRI Tech

CommonSpirit Health · Berea, KY

$33.11–$49.25/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 96737029648
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Hospitals in Bowling Green

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bowling Green, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
The Medical Center (Bowling Green)
Bowling Green, KY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital
Bowling Green, KY
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
Bowling Green, KY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

MRI Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gallatin, TN41 mi$39.35/hr52,489
Hendersonville, TN47 mi$39.35/hr63,947
Lebanon, TN54 mi$39.35/hr51,501
Clarksville, TN58 mi$37.31/hr185,690
Nashville, TN59 mi$39.35/hr704,963
Owensboro, KY66 mi$38.91/hr60,675

MRI Technologist jobs in Kentucky · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Kentucky

ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Kentucky taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Kentucky state guide

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Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Bowling Green, KY?

MRI Technologists in Kentucky have a median pay of $38.91 per hour, about $80,920 a year. The middle half earn between $35.19 and $40.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do MRI Technologists work in Bowling Green?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bowling Green, led by The Medical Center (Bowling Green). Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Bowling Green as an MRI Technologist?

ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bowling Green?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bowling Green is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthLONDON, KY · 3 postings$41.18/ hr$33–$49
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$63.47/ hr$57–$71
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 4 postings$62.31/ hr$46–$83
  • Boston Medical CenterBrighton, MA · 10 postings$55.47/ hr$43–$73

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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$41.18High$49

3 MRI Tech postings with published pay in Kentucky, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 MRI Tech roles

  1. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $33.11–$49.25/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · London, KY · posted 2 days ago
  2. MRI TechnologistPer diem
    $33.11–$49.25/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Lexington, KY · posted 27 days ago

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