NH · Nashua · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Nashua, NH

The median MRI Technologist pay in the Nashua area is $48.40 per hour ($100,680 a year), with the typical range running from $38.78 to $49.00. That ranks 29th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 43rd of 160 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Nashua. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Nashua.

MRI Technologist pay in Nashua, NH

The metro median is 1% below the New Hampshire statewide median of $48.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 100 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Manchester-Nashua metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.60$78,21011% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.78$80,6609% below U.S. median
Median$48.40$100,68014% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.00$101,92016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.97$103,94018% above U.S. median

How Nashua ranks

  • 29th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 43rd 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 Nashua

  • Overall prices in Manchester-Nashua run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% above the U.S. average (index 134.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.40 median hour buys what $45.81 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,742
  • Per year: $87,120
  • Per month: $7,260
  • New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Manchester-Nashua metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Nashua

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,428
13-week assignment$18,564

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).

Open MRI Technologist roles in New Hampshire

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Nashua as they open.

PermanentPosted today

MRI Technologist

Akumin · Exeter, NH

$50.31–$62.30/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2026-8494
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

MRI Technologist

Akumin · Berlin, NH

$50.31–$62.30/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2026-6930
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Nashua

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nashua, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Joseph Hospital
Nashua, NH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southern Nh Medical Center
Nashua, NH
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Lowell, MA11 mi$50.83/hr120,418
Manchester, NH16 mi$48.40/hr116,386
Lawrence, MA17 mi$50.83/hr89,332
Haverhill, MA21 mi$50.83/hr68,291
Waltham, MA28 mi$50.83/hr65,849
Medford, MA30 mi$50.83/hr59,898

MRI Technologist jobs in New Hampshire · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Hampshire

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

New Hampshire 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.

New Hampshire state guide

Other healthcare roles in Nashua

Nashua city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Nashua, NH?

MRI Technologists in the Manchester-Nashua metro area have a median pay of $48.40 per hour, about $100,680 a year. The middle half earn between $38.78 and $49.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Manchester-Nashua ranks 43rd of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 29th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Where do MRI Technologists work in Nashua?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nashua, led by St Joseph Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Hampshire license to work in Nashua as an MRI Technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Nashua is $130 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,428 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

  • AkuminExeter, NH · 2 postings$56.30/ hr$50–$62
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$47.50High$62

238 MRI Tech postings with published pay in the US, 175 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 MRI Tech roles

  1. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $50.31–$62.30/ hour
    Akumin · Exeter, NH · posted today
  2. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $50.31–$62.30/ hour
    Akumin · Berlin, NH · posted 29 days ago

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