Kentucky Radiology Tech Schools and Careers

Radiographers working in Kentucky (KY) are responsible for the operation of x ray equipment to produce images to assist radiologists and physicians to diagnose and treat patients.

Radiographers in Kentucky are also referred to as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and x ray technicians/techs.

The below overview of the top schools in Kentucky offering programs in radiology is intended to help you find the right school near you for your needs. Please note that throughout this page, we may switch between the terms radiology tech schools in Kentucky and x ray tech schools in Kentucky.

Accredited Radiology Tech Schools Kentucky

The above table lists all schools in Kentucky offering programs in radiography which have been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) as well as any American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) recognised programs in Kentucky.

There are currently 14 accredited or approved radiology tech schools in Kentucky.

Kentucky Requirements to Become a Radiology Tech

1. Graduate from a radiology program at an approved or accredited school in Kentucky. Most schools will offer the option of an associates degree and employers will usually have a preference for an associates degree or higher.

2. Once you have graduated from an approved program, you will need to sit and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exams which are required for licensing. If you wish to specialise in nuclear medicine technology, you will need to sit and pass the specialist exams set by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Exams are administered at Pearson VUE testing centres throughout Kentucky.

3. Once you have successfully passed the ARRT or NMTCB exams, you will need to apply for a license. Licensing is mandatory if you wish to work as a radiology tech in Kentucky. You may also apply for a limited license which will allow you to perform a limited scope of x rays such as dental, orthopaedic and chest.

4. Once you have found employment as a radiology tech you must keep up to date with your state’s continuing professional development requirements.

If you have any queries relating to licensing, certification or continuing professional development for radiology techs you can contact the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy on the details below.

State Board: Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Website: https://kbmirt.ky.gov
Phone: 502-782-5687

Radiology Tech Salaries in Kentucky

At $57,000, or $27.41 per hour, the average annual salary for radiologic techs in Kentucky is over 14% less than the national average of $66,490 per annum for the profession.

Over the past five years salary levels for radiology techs in the state have experienced a growth of by 10.2%, or $5,270.

Salary levels within the state will vary depending on your metro area, years of experience, and place of employment.

• The bottom 10% of earners (entry-level) made just $37,890 whilst the top 10% made $76,760 per annum.
• Those located in Louisville/Jefferson County had some of the highest salary levels in the state at $60,290, whilst those in Bowling Green earned some of the lowest average salaries at $50,960 per annum.

The table below shows salary levels across the major metro areas in Kentucky;

Radiology Tech Employment in Kentucky

There are currently 3,800 people working as radiology techs in Kentucky (2021). The employment of radiology techs in Kentucky saw a small drop of -0.3%, or -10 jobs, in the 5 year period since 2016.

Going forward the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment growth of 6% nationwide between 2021 and 2031. This is around the same as for all other professions.

Careers comparison

The table below compares radiology tech income and employment in Kentucky with other closely related careers.