CT · Bristol · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Bristol, CT

The median MRI Technologist pay in Connecticut is $48.78 per hour ($101,460 a year), with the typical range running from $42.14 to $52.95. That is 15% above the U.S. median of $42.40 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bristol. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bristol.

MRI Technologist pay in Bristol, CT

Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 490 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in Connecticut.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.46$75,84014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$42.14$87,6501% below U.S. median
Median$48.78$101,46015% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.95$110,14025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.76$126,38043% above U.S. median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (SOC 29-2035), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,756
  • Per year: $87,804
  • Per month: $7,317

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Connecticut. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bristol

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$138
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,526
13-week assignment$19,838

Travel MRI Technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open MRI Technologist roles in Connecticut

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Bristol as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

MRI Technologist

Akumin · Danbury, CT

$50.00–$60.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2026-7411
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

MRI Technologist

Akumin · Brookfield, CT

$50.00–$60.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2026-7988
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

MRI Technologist WOW

Trinity Health · Connecticut

$46.80–$62.65/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 00677925
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

MRI Technologist

Trinity Health · Connecticut

$43.60–$58.25/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 00687185
New this week
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Hospitals in Bristol

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bristol, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bristol Hospital
Bristol, CT
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

MRI Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
New Britain, CT8 mi$48.78/hr75,871
Waterbury, CT10 mi$46.55/hr115,908
Meriden, CT13 mi$48.78/hr60,849
Hartford, CT15 mi$48.75/hr122,129
New Haven, CT26 mi$48.88/hr137,562
West Haven, CT28 mi$48.78/hr55,379

MRI Technologist jobs in Connecticut · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Connecticut

ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Connecticut taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Bristol, CT?

MRI Technologists in Connecticut have a median pay of $48.78 per hour, about $101,460 a year. The middle half earn between $42.14 and $52.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do MRI Technologists work in Bristol?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bristol, led by Bristol Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Bristol as an MRI Technologist?

ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bristol?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bristol is $138 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,526 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AkuminDanbury, CT · 2 postings$55.00/ hr$50–$60
  • Trinity HealthConnecticut · 2 postings$52.82/ hr$44–$63
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$63.47/ hr$57–$71
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 4 postings$62.31/ hr$46–$83

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2What they are offering now

Low$44Median$54.86High$62

4 MRI Tech postings with published pay in Connecticut, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 MRI Tech roles

  1. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $50.00–$60.00/ hour
    Akumin · Danbury, CT · posted yesterday
  2. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $50.00–$60.00/ hour
    Akumin · Brookfield, CT · posted yesterday

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