FL · Coral Gables · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Coral Gables, FL

Pay for MRI Technologists in the Coral Gables area centers on $42.67 per hour, or about $88,750 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.74 and the upper quarter over $47.52. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Coral Gables. That ranks 57th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 154th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Coral Gables and what they pay.

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MRI Technologist pay in Coral Gables, FL

The metro median is 10% above the Florida statewide median of $38.79 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 820 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.05$77,06013% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.74$80,5809% below U.S. median
Median$42.67$88,7501% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.52$98,84012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$53.84$111,99027% above U.S. median

How Coral Gables ranks

  • 57th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 154th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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.

What your pay buys in Coral Gables

  • Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.67 median hour buys what $37.38 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Coral Gables paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,536
  • Per year: $76,806
  • Per month: $6,400
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Coral Gables

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$176
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,876
13-week assignment$24,388

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 Coral Gables

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Coral Gables, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Doctors Hospital
Coral Gables, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Coral Gables Hospital
Coral Gables, FL
Acute careFor-profit3 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
Miami, FL7 mi$42.67/hr487,014
Doral, FL11 mi$42.67/hr83,625

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.

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Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Coral Gables, FL?

MRI Technologists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $42.67 per hour, about $88,750 a year. The middle half earn between $38.74 and $47.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 154th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 57th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Coral Gables?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Coral Gables.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Coral Gables 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 Coral Gables?

The federal per diem benchmark in Coral Gables is $176 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,876 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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