Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,530 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Louisville earn between $80,610 and $100,620.
- $77K10th
- $81K25th
- $95KMedian
- $101K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,070 | $7,756 | $44.75 |
| Median | $94,630 | $7,886 | $45.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,610 | $6,718 | $38.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,620 | $8,385 | $48.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Louisville earn 10% more than the Kentucky average ($84,520) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $93,070 | $94,630 | $76,550 | $119,530 | 210 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $93,070, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $69,117 a year, or $5,760 a month and $2,658 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $71,543 | $5,962 |
| Working in KY | $69,117 | $5,760 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $93,070 buys what about $99,996 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Louisville: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Louisville?
$44.75 an hour on average, and $45.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $69,117 a year ($5,760 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,070. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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