FL · Sarasota · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Sarasota, FL

MRI Technologists in the Sarasota area earn a median of $39.54 per hour, about $82,240 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.94 and $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 2 hospitals in Sarasota. The free report below lists employers near Sarasota and what they pay.

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

Per diemPosted 10 days ago

MRI Technologist PRN

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System · Sarasota, FL

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MRI Technologist pay in Sarasota, 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota

  • 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$154
Meals and incidentals per day$86
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 Sarasota

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Sarasota, FL
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Bradenton, FL11 mi$39.54/hr58,184
North Port, FL29 mi$39.54/hr92,875
St. Petersburg, FL30 mi$38.54/hr267,102
Pinellas Park, FL37 mi$38.54/hr53,503
Largo, FL42 mi$38.54/hr82,337
Tampa, FL44 mi$38.54/hr414,547

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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Sarasota, led by Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Sarasota is $154 a night for lodging and $86 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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