SOC 29-1224 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Radiologists — Kentucky
Kentucky · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay in Kentucky is $279,990 a year, 33.5% under the national median of $420,860 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Kentucky is $279,990 a year, 33.5% under the national median of $420,860 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $112,790 and $592,050. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $82,650 and the ninetieth at $752,080.
Among the 39 states with published data for this occupation, Kentucky ranks 25th by median wage. Louisville/Jefferson County leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $279,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 8th of 699 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,650 | −80.4% |
| 25th | $112,790 | −73.2% |
| Median (50th) | $279,990 | −33.5% |
| 75th | $592,050 | +40.7% |
| 90th | $752,080 | +78.7% |
| Mean | $338,210 | −19.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $279,990 | — | |
| 2 | Lexington | $112,790 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $279,990 goes as far as $310,410 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$279,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$310,410US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $279,990 a year, 33.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $82,650 to $752,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 25th of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Louisville/Jefferson County, at $279,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Radiologists in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $279,990, or $134.61 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $420,860, so pay in Kentucky is 33.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kentucky earns more than $752,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $82,650 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Louisville/Jefferson County, at $279,990 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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