ID · Idaho Falls · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Idaho Falls, ID

The median MRI Technologist pay in Idaho is $49.08 per hour ($102,090 a year), with the typical range running from $41.78 to $53.23. That is 16% above the U.S. median of $42.40 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Idaho Falls. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Idaho Falls.

MRI Technologist pay in Idaho Falls, ID

Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 120 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in Idaho.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.02$81,1608% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.78$86,9001% below U.S. median
Median$49.08$102,09016% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.23$110,72026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.82$124,43041% 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 Idaho Falls

  • Overall prices in Idaho Falls run 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).

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$1,767
  • Per year: $88,344
  • Per month: $7,362

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

Travel assignment per diem in Idaho Falls

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).

Open MRI Technologist roles in Idaho

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

PermanentPosted today

MRI Technologist

RadNet · Boise, ID

$34.00–$43.00/ hour
  • Intermountain Medical Imaging Onsite USD
  • Req 22681
New this week
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

MRI Technologist

RadNet · Nampa, ID

$37.00–$44.00/ hour
  • Intermountain Medical Imaging Onsite USD
  • Req 21720
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Hospitals in Idaho Falls

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Idaho Falls, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc
Idaho Falls, ID
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Idaho Falls, ID
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Mountain View Hospital
Idaho Falls, ID
Acute careOther3 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
Pocatello, ID48 mi$49.08/hr58,231
Logan, UT121 mi$41.67/hr56,770
Twin Falls, ID138 mi$49.08/hr55,589
Ogden, UT156 mi$39.17/hr88,656
Bozeman, MT159 mi$40.21/hr57,894
Layton, UT167 mi$39.17/hr84,348

MRI Technologist jobs in Idaho · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Idaho

ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Idaho requires for your role with the Idaho licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Idaho taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Idaho state guide

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Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Idaho Falls, ID?

MRI Technologists in Idaho have a median pay of $49.08 per hour, about $102,090 a year. The middle half earn between $41.78 and $53.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do MRI Technologists work in Idaho Falls?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Idaho Falls, led by Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Idaho license to work in Idaho Falls as an MRI Technologist?

ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Idaho requires for your role with the Idaho 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 Idaho Falls?

The federal per diem benchmark in Idaho Falls 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.

Does Valorem Health place MRI Technologists in Idaho Falls?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • RadNetBoise, ID · 2 postings$39.50/ hr$34–$44
  • 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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Idaho list

2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$47.50High$62

238 MRI Tech postings with published pay in the US, 175 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 MRI Tech roles

  1. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $34.00–$43.00/ hour
    RadNet · Boise, ID · posted today
  2. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $37.00–$44.00/ hour
    RadNet · Nampa, ID · posted 30+ days ago

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