Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,630 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Louisville earn between $64,750 and $97,500.
- $58K10th
- $65K25th
- $77KMedian
- $98K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,530 | $6,628 | $38.24 |
| Median | $76,860 | $6,405 | $36.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,750 | $5,396 | $31.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,500 | $8,125 | $46.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Louisville earn 9% more than the Kentucky average ($72,840) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $79,530 | $76,860 | $57,970 | $103,630 | 1,200 |
| Kentucky | $72,840 | $69,670 | $51,740 | $99,170 | 3,630 |
| United States | $83,840 | $80,110 | $55,980 | $118,660 | 230,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $79,530, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $60,364 a year, or $5,030 a month and $2,322 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 | $62,423 | $5,202 |
| Working in KY | $60,364 | $5,030 |
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 radiologic technologists and technicians? 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 $79,530 buys what about $85,448 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$79,530
- Lexington$76,710
- Paducah$74,090
- Bowling Green$72,200
- Elizabethtown$68,930
- Owensboro$67,560
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for radiologic technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($151,170).
- San Jose, CA$151,170
- Vallejo, CA$150,010
- San Francisco, CA$138,390
- Santa Rosa, CA$137,780
- Sacramento, CA$127,380
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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in Louisville: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$38.24 an hour on average, and $36.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $60,364 a year ($5,030 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,530. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,840).
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 29-2034; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). 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 Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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