PermanentPosted 16 days ago
MRI Technologist
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$35.00–$59.50/ hour
MRI Technologist jobs in Hempstead, NY
The median MRI Technologist pay in the Hempstead area is $52.64 per hour ($109,480 a year), with the typical range running from $48.06 to $59.12. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Hempstead and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Hempstead metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hempstead.
- $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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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring MRI Technologists near Hempstead
| 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 Hempstead, NY
The metro median is 5% above the New York statewide median of $50.36 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 Hempstead ranks
- 14th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 34th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 New York metro areas
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 Hempstead
- 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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $164 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,750 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,750 |
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 the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, 15 of the 38 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 17 mi | $52.64/hr | 8,478,072 |
| New Rochelle, NY | 17 mi | $52.64/hr | 85,512 |
| Stamford, CT | 26 mi | $52.95/hr | 139,134 |
MRI Technologist jobs in New York · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New York
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Hempstead city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do MRI Technologists make in Hempstead, NY?
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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead?
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 Hempstead.
Do I need a New York license to work in Hempstead as an MRI Technologist?
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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 Hempstead?
The federal per diem benchmark in Hempstead is $164 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,750 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 reportHempstead, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$63.47/ hr$57–$71
- AkuminWatertown, NY · 2 postings$61.30/ hr$50–$72
- RadNetLevittown, NY · 3 postings$44.00/ hr$28–$50
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$57.86High$69
11 MRI Tech postings with published pay in New York, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 11 MRI Tech roles
- Certified MRI Technologist - Full-Time | Evenings - Allen - *Offering Competitive Sign-on Bonus!*Permanent$59.75–$70.65/ hour
- MRI TechnologistPermanent$38.00–$50.00/ hour
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