FL · Pensacola · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Pensacola, FL

Pay for MRI Technologists in the Pensacola area centers on $39.56 per hour, or about $82,290 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.96 and the upper quarter over $43.70. That ranks 96th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 120th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Pensacola. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Pensacola.

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MRI Technologist

Ascension Health · Pensacola, FL

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  • Req 17812
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

MRI Tech

Ascension Health · Pensacola, FL

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MRI Technologist pay in Pensacola, 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 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.32).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.83$68,29023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.96$76,88013% below U.S. median
Median$39.56$82,2907% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.70$90,9003% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.52$100,92014% above U.S. median

How Pensacola ranks

  • 96th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 120th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Pensacola

  • Overall prices in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.56 median hour buys what $40.48 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Pensacola paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,424
  • Per year: $71,208
  • Per month: $5,934
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Pensacola

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$139
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,491
13-week assignment$19,383

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 Pensacola

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Pensacola, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sacred Heart Hospital
Pensacola, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hca Florida West Hospital
Pensacola, 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
Mobile, AL57 mi$33.16/hr201,367
Gulfport, MS112 mi$34.91/hr74,621
Dothan, AL119 mi$36.02/hr71,650
Montgomery, AL143 mi$36.02/hr195,818
New Orleans, LA166 mi$38.19/hr362,701
Tallahassee, FL175 mi$38.79/hr205,089

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 Pensacola

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Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Pensacola, FL?

MRI Technologists in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent metro area have a median pay of $39.56 per hour, about $82,290 a year. The middle half earn between $36.96 and $43.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent ranks 120th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 96th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do MRI Technologists work in Pensacola?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Pensacola, led by Baptist Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Pensacola 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 Pensacola?

The federal per diem benchmark in Pensacola is $139 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place MRI Technologists in Pensacola?

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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

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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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