NJ · Perth Amboy · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Perth Amboy, NJ

Pay for MRI Technologists in the Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy. That ranks 14th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 34th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Perth Amboy and what they pay.

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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

MRI Technologist

Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ

$35.00–$59.50/ hour
  • OTHER
  • Req 17197
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

MRI Technologist

RadNet · Clifton, NJ

$40.00–$55.00/ hour
  • New Jersey Imaging Network Onsite USD $4
  • Req 21913
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring MRI Technologists near Perth Amboy

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Centrastate Healthcare System1$47.25
RadNet1$47.50
Mount Sinai Health System1$61.49

MRI Technologist pay in Perth Amboy, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.57$82,3107% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.06$99,96013% above U.S. median
Median$52.64$109,48024% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.12$122,97039% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.22$129,42047% above U.S. median

How Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy

  • 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 Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$122
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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 Perth Amboy

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
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
New Brunswick, NJ9 mi$52.64/hr57,487
Plainfield, NJ10 mi$52.64/hr56,507

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 Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy?

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 Perth Amboy.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy?

The federal per diem benchmark in Perth Amboy is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your MRI Tech pay reportPerth Amboy, 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

  1. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $40.00–$55.00/ hour
    RadNet · Union, NJ · posted 3 days ago
  2. MRI Technologist - Part Time - HopewellPermanent
    $40.19–$52.51/ hour
    Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ · posted 3 days ago

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