PermanentPosted 6 days ago
MRI Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$38.38–$56.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
MRI Technologist jobs in Bolingbrook, IL
MRI Technologists in the Bolingbrook area earn a median of $46.69 per hour, about $97,110 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.58 and $48.83. That ranks 41st of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 51st of 160 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Bolingbrook and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bolingbrook.
- $46.69median pay per hour, Chicago
- $40–$49typical range per hour
- 1,940MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open MRI Technologist roles near Bolingbrook
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
MRI Technologist - Registry Level II
Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL
$45.00–$45.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
MRI Technologist Registry - Weekend Level
Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL
$42.00–$42.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
MRI Technologist
Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL
$35.76–$45.60/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring MRI Technologists near Bolingbrook
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Cross Hospital | 3 | $42 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $47.19 |
MRI Technologist pay in Bolingbrook, IL
The metro median is 11% above the Illinois statewide median of $42.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 1,940 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.61).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.12 | $79,290 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.58 | $82,330 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.69 | $97,110 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.83 | $101,570 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.82 | $105,710 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Bolingbrook ranks
- 41st of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 51st of 160 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 6 Illinois 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.
What your pay buys in Bolingbrook
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.69 median hour buys what $45.07 buys at the national price level, 6% above 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 Bolingbrook paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,681
- Per year: $84,042
- Per month: $7,004
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bolingbrook
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $114 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,316 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,108 |
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).
Hospitals in Bolingbrook
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bolingbrook, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
MRI Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, IL | 5 mi | $46.69/hr | 153,124 |
| Downers Grove, IL | 9 mi | $46.69/hr | 50,552 |
MRI Technologist jobs in Illinois · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do MRI Technologists make in Bolingbrook, IL?
MRI Technologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $46.69 per hour, about $97,110 a year. The middle half earn between $39.58 and $48.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bolingbrook a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 51st of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 41st of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Bolingbrook?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bolingbrook.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Bolingbrook as an MRI Technologist?
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Bolingbrook?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bolingbrook is $114 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,316 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place MRI Technologists in Bolingbrook?
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Your MRI Tech pay reportBolingbrook, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Trinity HealthIllinois · 3 postings$48.00/ hr$37–$59
- MercyIllinois · 5 postings$43.06/ hr$34–$54
- OSF Healthcare SystemLoves Park, IL · 4 postings$42.01/ hr$36–$48
- Silver Cross HospitalNew Lenox, IL · 3 postings$42.00/ hr$36–$46
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$43.06High$54
18 MRI Tech postings with published pay in Illinois, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 18 MRI Tech roles
- MRI Technologist IPer diem$36.39–$47.63/ hour
- MRI TechnologistPermanent$34.45–$51.68/ hour
+ 16 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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