FL · Bradenton · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Bradenton, FL

The median MRI Technologist pay in the Bradenton area is $39.54 per hour ($82,240 a year), with the typical range running from $38.94 to $48.66. That ranks 98th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 148th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Bradenton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bradenton.

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3 more open roles from employers in Bradenton. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

MRI Technologist, Registered

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System · Bradenton, FL

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  • 00110 - 3189 - MRI_HHA Full Time
  • Req 45218
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Per diemPosted 8 days ago

MRI Tech Per Diem Varied

Universal Health Services · Bradenton, FL

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  • Per Diem Allied Health PRN
  • Req 374006
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MRI Technologist pay in Bradenton, FL

The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $38.79 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 70 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.74$76,42013% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.94$81,0008% below U.S. median
Median$39.54$82,2407% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.66$101,21015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.66$101,21015% above U.S. median

How Bradenton ranks

  • 98th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 148th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 13 Florida 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.

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What your pay buys in Bradenton

  • Overall prices in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% above the U.S. average (index 128.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.54 median hour buys what $38.61 buys at the national price level, 9% below 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 Bradenton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,423
  • Per year: $71,172
  • Per month: $5,931
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bradenton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$160
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

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 Florida

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Hospitals in Bradenton

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Bradenton, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Bradenton, FL
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Blake Hospital
Bradenton, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Centerstone Of Florida
Bradenton, FL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center
Bradenton, FL
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Sarasota, FL11 mi$39.54/hr57,764
St. Petersburg, FL19 mi$38.54/hr267,102
Pinellas Park, FL27 mi$38.54/hr53,503
Largo, FL31 mi$38.54/hr82,337
Tampa, FL34 mi$38.54/hr414,547
Clearwater, FL36 mi$38.54/hr116,811

MRI Technologist jobs in Florida · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

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

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Bradenton

Bradenton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Bradenton, FL?

MRI Technologists in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area have a median pay of $39.54 per hour, about $82,240 a year. The middle half earn between $38.94 and $48.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota ranks 148th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 98th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do MRI Technologists work in Bradenton?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Bradenton, led by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Bradenton as an MRI Technologist?

ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida 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 Bradenton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bradenton is $160 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 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

  • RadNetCoral Springs, FL · 4 postings$45.00/ hr$40–$50
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$63.47/ hr$57–$71
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 4 postings$62.31/ hr$46–$83
  • Boston Medical CenterBrighton, MA · 10 postings$55.47/ hr$43–$73

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2What they are offering now

Low$40Median$45.00High$50

4 MRI Tech postings with published pay in Florida, 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 Steering TechnologistPermanent
    $40.00–$50.00/ hour
    RadNet · Coral Springs, FL · posted 13 days ago
  2. MRI Steering Technologist - 2nd ShiftPermanent
    $40.00–$50.00/ hour
    RadNet · Coral Springs, FL · posted 13 days ago

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