CT · Stamford · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Stamford, CT

MRI Technologists in the Stamford area earn a median of $52.95 per hour, about $110,140 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $49.56 and $60.76. That ranks 13th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 21st of 160 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Stamford and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Stamford.

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Roles in other cities of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area.

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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1 more open role from employers in Stamford. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

MRI Tech - PD

Stamford Health · Stamford, CT

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  • Full time
  • Req 6780
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MRI Technologist pay in Stamford, CT

The metro median is 9% above the Connecticut statewide median of $48.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 110 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.50$82,1607% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.56$103,08017% above U.S. median
Median$52.95$110,14025% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.76$126,38043% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.65$130,31048% above U.S. median

How Stamford ranks

  • 13th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 21st of 160 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Connecticut metro areas

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.

What your pay buys in Stamford

  • Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $52.95 median hour buys what $49.55 buys at the national price level, 17% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Stamford paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,906
  • Per year: $95,310
  • Per month: $7,942

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Stamford

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$146
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,624
13-week assignment$21,112

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).

Hospitals in Stamford

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Stamford Hospital
Stamford, CT
Acute careNonprofit5 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
Norwalk, CT7 mi$48.78/hr93,661
White Plains, NY11 mi$52.64/hr62,561
New Rochelle, NY16 mi$52.64/hr85,512
Mount Vernon, NY19 mi$52.64/hr71,999
Yonkers, NY19 mi$52.64/hr211,040
Bridgeport, CT20 mi$52.95/hr151,599

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.

Connecticut state guide

Other healthcare roles in Stamford

Stamford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Stamford, CT?

MRI Technologists in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area have a median pay of $52.95 per hour, about $110,140 a year. The middle half earn between $49.56 and $60.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Stamford a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ranks 21st of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 13th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Stamford?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Stamford.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Stamford 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 Stamford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Stamford is $146 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 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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