KY · Owensboro · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Owensboro, KY

The median radiologic technologist pay in Kentucky is $31.18 per hour ($64,840 a year), with the typical range running from $27.94 to $37.12. That is 16% below the U.S. median of $37.34 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Owensboro. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Owensboro.

Radiologic Technologist pay in Owensboro, KY

Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 3,750 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in Kentucky.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.93$47,69039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.94$58,12025% below U.S. median
Median$31.18$64,84016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.12$77,2101% below U.S. median
Top 10%$40.42$84,0708% above U.S. median

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 Owensboro

  • Overall prices in Owensboro run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 55.7).

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$1,122
  • Per year: $56,124
  • Per month: $4,677

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 Owensboro

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 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 (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 Radiologic Technologist roles in Kentucky

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Hospitals in Owensboro

CMS lists 1 hospital in Owensboro, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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
Evansville, IN28 mi$30.44/hr115,395
Bowling Green, KY66 mi$29.44/hr79,076
Clarksville, TN83 mi$30.25/hr185,690
Louisville, KY85 mi$31.88/hr640,796
Jeffersonville, IN87 mi$31.88/hr52,912
Gallatin, TN102 mi$35.44/hr52,489

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.

Kentucky state guide

Other healthcare roles in Owensboro

Owensboro city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Owensboro, KY?

Radiologic Technologists in Kentucky have a median pay of $31.18 per hour, about $64,840 a year. The middle half earn between $27.94 and $37.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do radiologic technologists work in Owensboro?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Owensboro, led by Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Owensboro 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 Owensboro?

The federal per diem benchmark in Owensboro 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 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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