PermanentPosted 3 days ago
MRI Technologist - Part Time - Hopewell
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$40.19–$52.51/ hour
New this week
MRI Technologist jobs in Trenton, NJ
MRI Technologists in the Trenton area earn a median of $43.77 per hour, about $91,040 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.92 and $47.53. That ranks 55th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 77th of 160 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Trenton and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Trenton.
- $43.77median pay per hour, Trenton
- $41–$48typical range per hour
- 80MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
MRI Technologist
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$40.19–$52.51/ hour
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MRI Technologist Diem
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$55.00–$55.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportMRI Technologist pay in Trenton, NJ
The metro median is 9% below the New Jersey statewide median of $47.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 80 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Trenton-Princeton metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.30).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.39 | $71,530 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.92 | $85,110 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $43.77 | $91,040 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.53 | $98,860 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $54.89 | $114,170 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Trenton ranks
- 55th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 77th 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 Trenton
- Overall prices in Trenton-Princeton run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% above the U.S. average (index 135.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $43.77 median hour buys what $42.42 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Trenton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,576
- Per year: $78,786
- Per month: $6,566
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Trenton-Princeton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Trenton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $138 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,568 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,384 |
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 Trenton
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Trenton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Health Regional Medical Center Trenton, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Trenton Psychiatric Hosp Trenton, NJ | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 25 mi | $46.16/hr | 1,573,916 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 25 mi | $52.64/hr | 57,487 |
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $46.16/hr | 71,749 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 33 mi | $52.64/hr | 56,507 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 33 mi | $52.64/hr | 56,939 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 42 mi | $42.12/hr | 79,453 |
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 Trenton, NJ?
MRI Technologists in the Trenton-Princeton metro area have a median pay of $43.77 per hour, about $91,040 a year. The middle half earn between $40.92 and $47.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Trenton a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Trenton-Princeton ranks 77th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 55th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Trenton?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Trenton-Princeton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Trenton.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Trenton 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 Trenton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Trenton is $138 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,568 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place MRI Technologists in Trenton?
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Your MRI Tech pay reportTrenton, 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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