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Radiologist Salary in Kentucky: Average, Range & Influencing Factors
Average Salary
$301,000/year (mean estimate for Kentucky radiologists).
Key Factors Affecting Pay
- Experience: Entry (~$250K) → Mid (~$300–350K) → Senior (~$350–400K+)
- Practice Setting: Hospital-employed vs. private practice vs. academic vs. teleradiology
- Subspecialty: Neuroradiology, IR, breast, pediatric often command premiums
- Location: Louisville/Lexington > rural; cost-of-living adjusted
- Volume & RVUs: Productivity-based compensation common
- Call Coverage: Night/weekend shifts add compensation
- Partnership Track: Equity buy-in → profit sharing
National Context
Kentucky average is slightly below national median (~$375K). Lower cost of living partially offsets difference.
Data Sources
Medscape, AMGA, MGMA, ACR surveys; hospital contract benchmarks.
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