NV · Las Vegas · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Las Vegas, NV

The median MRI Technologist pay in the Las Vegas area is $45.22 per hour ($94,060 a year), with the typical range running from $39.66 to $48.21. That ranks 47th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 50th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in Las Vegas. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Las Vegas.

MRI Technologist pay in Las Vegas, NV

The metro median is 5% below the Nevada statewide median of $47.56 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 290 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.02$81,1608% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.66$82,4906% below U.S. median
Median$45.22$94,0607% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.21$100,28014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.56$115,56031% above U.S. median

How Las Vegas ranks

  • 47th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 50th 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 Las Vegas

  • Overall prices in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.22 median hour buys what $45.12 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,628
  • Per year: $81,396
  • Per month: $6,783
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Las Vegas

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$134
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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 Las Vegas

CMS lists 15 hospitals in Las Vegas, 3 of the 9 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mountainview Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - San Martin Campus
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southern Hills Hospital And Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
University Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Harmon Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
North Las Vegas, NV10 mi$45.22/hr294,034
Henderson, NV20 mi$45.22/hr350,039
St. George, UT110 mi$41.67/hr106,288
Lake Havasu City, AZ131 mi$46.71/hr59,037
Apple Valley, CA161 mi$47.25/hr75,029
Victorville, CA167 mi$47.25/hr140,721

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License and tax basics in Nevada

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

Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Nevada state guide

Other healthcare roles in Las Vegas

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Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Las Vegas, NV?

MRI Technologists in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area have a median pay of $45.22 per hour, about $94,060 a year. The middle half earn between $39.66 and $48.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ranks 50th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 47th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do MRI Technologists work in Las Vegas?

CMS lists 15 hospitals in Las Vegas, led by Mountainview Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Las Vegas as an MRI Technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Las Vegas is $134 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 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

  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$63.47/ hr$57–$71
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 4 postings$62.31/ hr$46–$83
  • Boston Medical CenterBrighton, MA · 10 postings$55.47/ hr$43–$73
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 18 postings$55.14/ hr$22–$69

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