Average Travel MRI Technologist Salary

$2,073/week

The average salary for a Travel MRI Technologist in Kentucky is $2,073 per week. This is 24% lower than the US average of $2,567.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 33 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel MRI Technologist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,073/week

Kentucky

24% lower than the US average.

$2,567/week

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel MRI Technologists?

Bowling Green, Kentucky pays Travel MRI Technologists the most, averaging $2,786 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($2,500) and Louisville, Kentucky ($2,424). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel MRI Technologists is $2,073 per week — Bowling Green, Kentucky pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bowling Green, Kentucky$2,786$2,786
Lexington, Kentucky$2,500$2,500
Louisville, Kentucky$2,424$2,439
Georgetown, Kentucky$2,026$2,375
How does the pay for Travel MRI Technologists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Ohio pays Travel MRI Technologists the most, averaging $2,860 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,759) and Pennsylvania ($2,755). Pennsylvania has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,660. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel MRI Technologists is $2,073 per week — Ohio pays 38% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ohio$2,860$3,363
Virginia$2,759$3,446
Pennsylvania$2,755$3,660
West Virginia$2,685$3,640
South Carolina$2,310$2,832
Maryland$2,256$3,081
North Carolina$2,175$3,000
Tennessee$2,049$2,417
Georgia$1,949$2,810
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel MRI Technologist jobs in Kentucky?

LifePoint pays Travel MRI Technologists the most, averaging $3,112 per week, followed by GHR Healthcare - Travel ($2,940) and Access Healthcare ($2,880). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel MRI Technologists is $2,073 per week — LifePoint pays 50% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LifePoint$3,112$3,112
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,940$2,940
Access Healthcare$2,880$2,880
Assured Nursing$2,833$2,833
Pluto Healthcare$2,760$2,760
HCS 247$2,664$2,809
United Staffing Solutions$2,645$2,645
Genie Healthcare$2,614$2,797
Prime Time Healthcare$2,566$2,566
Preferred Healthcare Staffing$2,521$2,521

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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