PermanentPosted 21 days ago
MRI Technologist - Registry Level II
Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL
$45.00–$45.00/ hour
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MRI Technologist jobs in New Lenox, IL
The median MRI Technologist pay in the New Lenox area is $46.69 per hour ($97,110 a year), with the typical range running from $39.58 to $48.83. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for New Lenox. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in New Lenox. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near New Lenox.
- $46.69median pay per hour, Chicago
- $40–$49typical range per hour
- 1,940MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
MRI Technologist Registry - Weekend Level
Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL
$42.00–$42.00/ hour
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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 reportMRI Technologist pay in New Lenox, 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 New Lenox 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 New Lenox
- 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 New Lenox 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 New Lenox
| 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 New Lenox
CMS lists 2 hospitals in New Lenox, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers New Lenox, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital New Lenox, IL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orland Park, IL | 9 mi | $46.69/hr | 58,020 |
| Joliet, IL | 9 mi | $46.69/hr | 151,837 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do MRI Technologists make in New Lenox, 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 New Lenox 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 New Lenox?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in New Lenox. Your free report adds named employers and pay near New Lenox.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in New Lenox 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 New Lenox?
The federal per diem benchmark in New Lenox 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 New Lenox?
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Your MRI Tech pay reportNew Lenox, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Silver Cross HospitalNew Lenox, IL · 3 postings$42.00/ hr$36–$46
- 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
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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