FL · Tallahassee · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Pay for MRI Technologists in Florida centers on $38.79 per hour, or about $80,680 a year. The lower quarter earns under $35.76 and the upper quarter over $44.36. That is 9% below the U.S. median of $42.40 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee. The free report below lists employers near Tallahassee and what they pay.

MRI Technologist pay in Tallahassee, FL

Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 3,220 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in Florida.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.43$52,89040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.76$74,38016% below U.S. median
Median$38.79$80,6809% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.36$92,2705% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.67$99,15012% 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.

What your pay buys in Tallahassee

  • Overall prices in Tallahassee run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).

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$1,396
  • Per year: $69,822
  • Per month: $5,818
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Florida. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Tallahassee

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$121
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,407
13-week assignment$18,291

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

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Tallahassee as they open.

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Hospitals in Tallahassee

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Capital Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Eastside Psychiatric Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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
Valdosta, GA64 mi$41.91/hr55,667
Albany, GA78 mi$41.91/hr66,705
Dothan, AL87 mi$36.02/hr71,650
Gainesville, FL126 mi$38.79/hr148,720
Columbus, GA147 mi$41.91/hr201,830
Warner Robins, GA152 mi$41.91/hr86,199

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 Tallahassee

Tallahassee city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Tallahassee, FL?

MRI Technologists in Florida have a median pay of $38.79 per hour, about $80,680 a year. The middle half earn between $35.76 and $44.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do MRI Technologists work in Tallahassee?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee, led by Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Tallahassee is $121 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place MRI Technologists in Tallahassee?

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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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