MRI Steering Technologist
RadNet · Coral Springs, FL
The median MRI Technologist pay in the Pinellas Park area is $38.54 per hour ($80,170 a year), with the typical range running from $36.52 to $45.71. That ranks 113th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 150th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in the Pinellas Park metro area. The free report below lists employers near Pinellas Park and what they pay.
The metro median is 1% below the Florida statewide median of $38.79 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 460 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.03 | $72,860 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.52 | $75,960 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.54 | $80,170 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.71 | $95,080 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.59 | $98,990 | 12% above U.S. median |
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.
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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Get my free pay reportGross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $161 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,687 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,931 |
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).
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RadNet · Coral Springs, FL
RadNet · Coral Springs, FL
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CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, 5 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills Zephyrhills, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Morton Plant Hospital Clearwater, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Josephs Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Tampa Va Medical Center Tampa, FL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Tampa Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Morton Plant North Bay Hospital New Port Richey, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| South Florida Baptist Hospital Plant City, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Anthonys Hospital Saint Petersburg, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largo, FL | 5 mi | $38.54/hr | 82,337 |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 8 mi | $38.54/hr | 267,102 |
| Bradenton, FL | 27 mi | $39.54/hr | 58,184 |
| Sarasota, FL | 37 mi | $39.54/hr | 57,764 |
| Lakeland, FL | 48 mi | $39.56/hr | 124,990 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 61 mi | $39.56/hr | 59,975 |
MRI Technologist jobs in Florida · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide
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.
Pinellas Park city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
MRI Technologists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area have a median pay of $38.54 per hour, about $80,170 a year. The middle half earn between $36.52 and $45.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ranks 150th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 113th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, led by Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Pinellas Park is $161 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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