PermanentPosted 23 days ago
MRI Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Chelsea, MA
$50.00–$60.29/ hour
Top 25% pay
MRI Technologist jobs in Chelsea, MA
MRI Technologists in the Chelsea area earn a median of $50.83 per hour, about $105,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.70 and $61.27. That ranks 19th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 30th of 160 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Chelsea. The free report below lists employers near Chelsea and what they pay.
- $50.83median pay per hour, Boston
- $39–$61typical range per hour
- 1,200MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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MRI Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Chelsea, MA
$50.00–$60.29/ hour
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MRI Technologist, weekends
Mass General Brigham · Chelsea, MA
$50.00–$60.29/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportMRI Technologist pay in Chelsea, MA
The metro median is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $50.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 1,200 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.65).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.46 | $46,720 | 47% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.70 | $80,500 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.83 | $105,720 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.27 | $127,440 | 45% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.14 | $133,410 | 51% above U.S. median |
How Chelsea ranks
- 19th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 30th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Massachusetts 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 Chelsea
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.83 median hour buys what $46.95 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Chelsea paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,830
- Per year: $91,494
- Per month: $7,624
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chelsea
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area
CMS lists 27 hospitals in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area, 7 of the 20 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham And Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| North Shore Medical Center - Salem, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Dover, NH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Anna Jaques Hospital Newburyport, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett, MA | 1 mi | $50.83/hr | 51,825 |
| Malden, MA | 3 mi | $50.83/hr | 66,693 |
MRI Technologist jobs in Massachusetts · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts 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 Chelsea, MA?
MRI Technologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $50.83 per hour, about $105,720 a year. The middle half earn between $38.70 and $61.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chelsea a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 30th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 19th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Chelsea?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Chelsea. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chelsea.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Chelsea as an MRI Technologist?
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts 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 Chelsea?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chelsea 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 Chelsea?
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Your MRI Tech pay reportChelsea, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AkuminChicopee, MA · 2 postings$57.20/ hr$52–$62
- Boston Medical CenterBrighton, MA · 10 postings$55.47/ hr$43–$73
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 18 postings$55.14/ hr$22–$69
- Sturdy Memorial HospitalAttleboro, MA · 5 postings$51.61/ hr$40–$63
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$43Median$55.05High$63
38 MRI Tech postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 38 MRI Tech roles
- MRI TechnologistPermanent$52.09–$62.30/ hour
- MRI Tech - PRNPer diem$52.09–$62.30/ hour
+ 36 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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