MN · Blaine · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Blaine, MN

The median MRI Technologist pay in the Blaine area is $47.91 per hour ($99,660 a year), with the typical range running from $44.08 to $49.50. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Blaine and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Blaine metro area. The free report below lists employers near Blaine and what they pay.

Open MRI Technologist roles near Blaine

Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.

Per diemPosted 17 days ago

MRI Technologist - Casual

Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN

$41.82–$56.63/ hour
  • Imaging/Radiology Fairview 0.01
  • Req 171627
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Per diemPosted 21 days ago

MRI Technologist - Casual

Fairview Health Services · Woodbury, MN

$41.22–$58.19/ hour
  • Imaging/Radiology Fairview 0.01
  • Req 176267
Top 25% pay
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MRI Technologist pay in Blaine, MN

The metro median is in line with the Minnesota statewide median of $47.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 550 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.31$83,8405% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.08$91,6904% above U.S. median
Median$47.91$99,66013% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.50$102,96017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.62$107,37022% above U.S. median

How Blaine ranks

  • 31st of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 44th of 160 after adjusting for local prices

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 Blaine

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.91 median hour buys what $45.71 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Blaine paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,725
  • Per year: $86,238
  • Per month: $7,186

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Blaine

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$148
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

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 the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, 9 of the 14 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Minneapolis Va Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Cambridge Medical Center
Cambridge, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
Woodbury, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ridgeview Medical Center
Waconia, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Allina United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Coon Rapids, MN5 mi$47.91/hr63,807
Brooklyn Park, MN8 mi$47.91/hr82,893

MRI Technologist jobs in Minnesota · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

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

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

Minnesota state guide

Other healthcare roles in Blaine

Blaine city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Blaine, MN?

MRI Technologists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $47.91 per hour, about $99,660 a year. The middle half earn between $44.08 and $49.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Blaine a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 44th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 31st of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Blaine?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Blaine.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Blaine as an MRI Technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Blaine is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Fairview Health ServicesEdina, MN · 3 postings$49.70/ hr$41–$58
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 13 postings$48.54/ hr$40–$58
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$63.47/ hr$57–$71
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 4 postings$62.31/ hr$46–$83

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2What they are offering now

Low$40Median$48.54High$58

18 MRI Tech postings with published pay in Minnesota, 14 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

  1. MRI Technologist CasualPer diem
    $41.44–$58.24/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted 3 days ago
  2. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $41.44–$58.24/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted 3 days ago

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