PermanentPosted 16 days ago
MRI Technologist
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$35.00–$59.50/ hour
MRI Technologist jobs in Elizabeth, NJ
Pay for MRI Technologists in the Elizabeth area centers on $52.64 per hour, or about $109,480 a year. The lower quarter earns under $48.06 and the upper quarter over $59.12. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Elizabeth. That ranks 14th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 34th of 160 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Elizabeth.
- $52.64median pay per hour, New York
- $48–$59typical range per hour
- 2,870MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
MRI Technologist
RadNet · Clifton, NJ
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
MRI Technologist- Mount Sinai Hospital-Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM- Sign on Bonus!
Mount Sinai Health System · New York, NY
$57.73–$65.24/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 1 | $47.25 |
| RadNet | 1 | $47.50 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | 1 | $61.49 |
MRI Technologist pay in Elizabeth, NJ
The metro median is 10% above the New Jersey statewide median of $47.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 2,870 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.57 | $82,310 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.06 | $99,960 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Median | $52.64 | $109,480 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $59.12 | $122,970 | 39% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.22 | $129,420 | 47% above U.S. median |
How Elizabeth ranks
- 14th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 34th 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 Elizabeth
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $52.64 median hour buys what $46.76 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Elizabeth paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,895
- Per year: $94,752
- Per month: $7,896
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Elizabeth
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $139 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,533 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,929 |
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 Elizabeth
CMS lists 1 hospital in Elizabeth, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | 4 mi | $52.64/hr | 317,303 |
| Bayonne, NJ | 4 mi | $52.64/hr | 74,532 |
MRI Technologist jobs in New Jersey · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Jersey 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 Elizabeth, NJ?
MRI Technologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $52.64 per hour, about $109,480 a year. The middle half earn between $48.06 and $59.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Elizabeth a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 34th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 14th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Elizabeth?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Elizabeth.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Elizabeth as an MRI Technologist?
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Elizabeth?
The federal per diem benchmark in Elizabeth is $139 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,533 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place MRI Technologists in Elizabeth?
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Your MRI Tech pay reportElizabeth, NJ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- RadNetUnion, NJ · 4 postings$47.50/ hr$40–$55
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 4 postings$46.35/ hr$40–$55
- Jefferson HealthNew Jersey · 3 postings$42.68/ hr$35–$50
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$46.86High$55
13 MRI Tech postings with published pay in New Jersey, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 MRI Tech roles
- MRI TechnologistPermanent$40.00–$55.00/ hour
- MRI Technologist - Part Time - HopewellPermanent$40.19–$52.51/ hour
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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