FL · Palm Coast · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Palm Coast, FL

MRI Technologists in the Palm Coast area earn a median of $36.87 per hour, about $76,690 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $34.06 and $39.29. That ranks 141st of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 155th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Palm Coast. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Palm Coast.

MRI Technologist pay in Palm Coast, FL

The metro median is 5% below the Florida statewide median of $38.79 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 100 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.40$63,23028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.06$70,84020% below U.S. median
Median$36.87$76,69013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.29$81,7207% below U.S. median
Top 10%$43.39$90,2502% above U.S. median

How Palm Coast ranks

  • 141st of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 155th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th 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 Palm Coast

  • Overall prices in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.87 median hour buys what $37.10 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,327
  • Per year: $66,366
  • Per month: $5,530
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Palm Coast

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

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Hospitals in Palm Coast

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Palm Coast
Palm Coast, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway
Palm Coast, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Daytona Beach, FL25 mi$36.87/hr86,015
Port Orange, FL32 mi$36.87/hr66,556
Sanford, FL52 mi$38.36/hr66,919
Ocala, FL60 mi$33.10/hr70,251
Apopka, FL60 mi$38.36/hr62,777
Jacksonville, FL61 mi$38.42/hr1,009,833

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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 Palm Coast, FL?

MRI Technologists in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area have a median pay of $36.87 per hour, about $76,690 a year. The middle half earn between $34.06 and $39.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach ranks 155th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 141st of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do MRI Technologists work in Palm Coast?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Palm Coast, led by Adventhealth Palm Coast. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast?

The federal per diem benchmark in Palm Coast is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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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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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