PermanentPosted 10 days ago
MRI Technologist
RadNet · Rochester, NY
$28.28–$42.42/ hour
MRI Technologist jobs in Rochester, NY
Pay for MRI Technologists in the Rochester area centers on $37.62 per hour, or about $78,260 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.62 and the upper quarter over $45.57. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Rochester. That ranks 131st of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 145th of 160 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rochester.
- $37.62median pay per hour, Rochester
- $38–$46typical range per hour
- 250MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 25% below the New York statewide median of $50.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 250 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Rochester metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.88).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.89 | $64,250 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.62 | $78,250 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.62 | $78,260 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.57 | $94,790 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.77 | $99,360 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Rochester ranks
- 131st of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 145th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Rochester
- Overall prices in Rochester run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.62 median hour buys what $38.77 buys at the national price level, 9% below 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 Rochester paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,354
- Per year: $67,716
- Per month: $5,643
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rochester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rochester
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $132 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,484 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,292 |
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 Rochester
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Rochester, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hospital Rochester, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Rochester General Hospital Rochester, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Unity Hospital Rochester, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Unity Specialty Hospital Rochester, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Rochester Psychiatric Center Rochester, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 66 mi | $40.93/hr | 276,617 |
| Syracuse, NY | 75 mi | $44.87/hr | 146,097 |
| Utica, NY | 121 mi | $44.02/hr | 63,660 |
| Erie, PA | 145 mi | $40.17/hr | 92,940 |
| Scranton, PA | 158 mi | $36.39/hr | 75,905 |
| Schenectady, NY | 188 mi | $41.03/hr | 69,495 |
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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Common questions
How much do MRI Technologists make in Rochester, NY?
MRI Technologists in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $37.62 per hour, about $78,260 a year. The middle half earn between $37.62 and $45.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rochester a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Rochester ranks 145th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 131st of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Rochester?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Rochester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rochester.
Do I need a New York license to work in Rochester 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 Rochester?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rochester is $132 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 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 reportRochester, 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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