Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,010 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Lexington earn between $80,230 and $99,680.
- $67K10th
- $80K25th
- $80KMedian
- $100K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,690 | $7,224 | $41.68 |
| Median | $80,410 | $6,701 | $38.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,230 | $6,686 | $38.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,680 | $8,307 | $47.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Lexington earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($84,520) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $86,690 | $80,410 | $66,840 | $102,010 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $84,520 | $82,200 | $66,170 | $101,760 | 650 |
| United States | $96,120 | $95,480 | $68,890 | $127,670 | 43,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $86,690, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $64,516 a year, or $5,376 a month and $2,481 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $86,690 buys what about $93,326 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($93,070).
- Louisville$93,070
- Lexington$86,690
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($160,650).
- Vallejo, CA$160,650
- San Jose, CA$155,780
- San Francisco, CA$140,480
- Sacramento, CA$138,000
- Seattle, WA$130,650
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Lexington: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Lexington?
$41.68 an hour on average, and $38.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Lexington?
About $64,516 a year ($5,376 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,690. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2035; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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