MN · Burnsville · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Burnsville, MN

MRI Technologists in the Burnsville area earn a median of $47.91 per hour, about $99,660 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $44.08 and $49.50. That ranks 31st of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 44th of 160 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Burnsville and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Burnsville.

Open MRI Technologist roles near Burnsville

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 Burnsville, 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 Burnsville 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 Burnsville

  • 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 Burnsville 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 Burnsville

ItemFederal 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 Burnsville

CMS lists 1 hospital in Burnsville, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Apple Valley, MN4 mi$47.91/hr55,272
Bloomington, MN5 mi$47.91/hr88,344

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.

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Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Burnsville, 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 Burnsville 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 Burnsville?

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 Burnsville.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Burnsville 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 Burnsville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Burnsville 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 Burnsville?

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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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