PermanentPosted 10 days ago
MRI Technologist
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$47.14–$54.19/ hour
MRI Technologist jobs in Springfield, MA
MRI Technologists in the Springfield area earn a median of $47.82 per hour, about $99,470 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $43.34 and $48.20. That ranks 32nd of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 19th of 160 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Springfield. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Springfield.
- $47.82median pay per hour, Springfield
- $43–$48typical range per hour
- 40MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
MRI Tech
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$43.08–$54.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
MRI Tech Assistant
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
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The metro median is 5% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $50.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 40 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Springfield metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.67).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.35 | $75,610 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $43.34 | $90,150 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $47.82 | $99,470 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.20 | $100,260 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.66 | $103,290 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Springfield ranks
- 32nd of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 19th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Springfield
- Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.82 median hour buys what $49.78 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Springfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,722
- Per year: $86,076
- Per month: $7,173
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Springfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
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 Springfield
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springfield, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Medical Ctr Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 5 mi | $47.82/hr | 55,381 |
| Hartford, CT | 25 mi | $48.75/hr | 122,129 |
| New Britain, CT | 33 mi | $48.78/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 36 mi | $48.78/hr | 62,195 |
| Worcester, MA | 39 mi | $48.02/hr | 211,286 |
| Meriden, CT | 42 mi | $48.78/hr | 60,849 |
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 Springfield, MA?
MRI Technologists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $47.82 per hour, about $99,470 a year. The middle half earn between $43.34 and $48.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Springfield a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 19th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 32nd of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Springfield?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Springfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Springfield.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place MRI Technologists in Springfield?
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Your MRI Tech pay reportSpringfield, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA · 3 postings$50.66/ hr$43–$56
- 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
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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