KY · Lexington · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Lexington, KY

Radiologic Technologists in the Lexington area earn a median of $32.91 per hour, about $68,440 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.97 and $38.22. That ranks 189th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 167th of 306 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lexington. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lexington.

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PermanentPosted 5 days ago

Radiologic Technologist

Baptist Healthcare System · Lexington, KY

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  • Part time
  • Req R26108105
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Radiology Technologist

Baptist Healthcare System · Lexington, KY

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  • Full time
  • Req R26107171
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Radiologic Technologist pay in Lexington, KY

The metro median is 6% above the Kentucky statewide median of $31.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 680 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Lexington-Fayette metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.67).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.49$50,94034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.97$60,26022% below U.S. median
Median$32.91$68,44012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.22$79,5002% above U.S. median
Top 10%$43.61$90,71017% above U.S. median

How Lexington ranks

  • 189th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 167th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Kentucky metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2034), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Lexington

  • Overall prices in Lexington-Fayette run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 77.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.91 median hour buys what $35.43 buys at the national price level, 5% below the national median.

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.

Estimate your Lexington paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,185
  • Per year: $59,238
  • Per month: $4,936

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lexington-Fayette metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Lexington

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$118
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,386
13-week assignment$18,018

Travel radiologic technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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).

Hospitals in Lexington

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Lexington, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, KY
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, KY
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Lexington Va Medical Center
Lexington, KY
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Saint Joseph Hospital
Lexington, KY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Saint Joseph East
Lexington, KY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Eastern State Hospital
Lexington, KY
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo
The Ridge Behavioral Health System
Lexington, KY
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Radiologic Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Louisville, KY65 mi$31.88/hr640,796
Jeffersonville, IN70 mi$31.88/hr52,912
Cincinnati, OH76 mi$37.05/hr314,915
Hamilton, OH94 mi$37.05/hr63,953
Middletown, OH101 mi$37.05/hr52,291
Columbus, IN113 mi$36.83/hr51,970

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Kentucky · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Kentucky

ARRT certification in radiography. 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.

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Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Lexington, KY?

Radiologic Technologists in the Lexington-Fayette metro area have a median pay of $32.91 per hour, about $68,440 a year. The middle half earn between $28.97 and $38.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lexington a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?

Lexington-Fayette ranks 167th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 189th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Lexington?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lexington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lexington.

Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Lexington as a radiologic technologist?

ARRT certification in radiography. 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 Lexington?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lexington is $118 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 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 HealthMT STERLING, KY · 2 postings$27.15/ hr$23–$32
  • CommonSpirit HealthCAMARILLO, CA · 7 postings$63.98/ hr$40–$79
  • Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSacramento, CA · 3 postings$63.16/ hr$37–$74
  • Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$59.09/ hr$49–$77

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2What they are offering now

Low$27Median$39.36High$56

598 Rad Tech postings with published pay in the US, 470 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Rad Tech roles

  1. Radiologic Technologist IPer diem
    $22.51–$31.79/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Mt Sterling, KY · posted 27 days ago
  2. Float Radiologic Technologist IPermanent
    $22.51–$31.79/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Lexington, KY · posted 27 days ago

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