NY · Utica · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Utica, NY

Pay for MRI Technologists in the Utica area centers on $44.02 per hour, or about $91,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.73 and the upper quarter over $48.42. That ranks 53rd of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 25th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Utica. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Utica.

MRI Technologist pay in Utica, NY

The metro median is 13% below the New York statewide median of $50.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 40 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Utica-Rome metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.37$67,33024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.73$80,5609% below U.S. median
Median$44.02$91,5604% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.42$100,71014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.78$103,54017% above U.S. median

How Utica ranks

  • 53rd of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 25th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Utica

  • Overall prices in Utica-Rome run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $44.02 median hour buys what $47.50 buys at the national price level, 12% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,585
  • Per year: $79,236
  • Per month: $6,603

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Utica-Rome metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Utica

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open MRI Technologist roles in New York

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Utica as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

MRI Technologist

RadNet · Levittown, NY

$38.00–$50.00/ hour
  • Lenox Hill Radiology Onsite USD $38.00/p
  • Req 22716
New this week
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

MRI Technologist

RadNet · Rochester, NY

$28.28–$42.42/ hour
  • Borg & Ide Imaging Onsite USD $28.28/per
  • Req 22330
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

MRI Technologist

Akumin · Watertown, NY

$57.86–$71.64/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req 2026-7630
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Utica

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Wynn Hospital
Utica, NY
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Utica, NY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
Syracuse, NY46 mi$44.87/hr146,097
Schenectady, NY69 mi$41.03/hr69,495
Albany, NY78 mi$41.03/hr101,317
Troy, NY82 mi$41.03/hr51,065
Scranton, PA119 mi$36.39/hr75,905
Rochester, NY121 mi$37.62/hr207,282

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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 Utica, NY?

MRI Technologists in the Utica-Rome metro area have a median pay of $44.02 per hour, about $91,560 a year. The middle half earn between $38.73 and $48.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Utica a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?

Utica-Rome ranks 25th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 53rd of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do MRI Technologists work in Utica?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, led by Wynn Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New York license to work in Utica 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 Utica?

The federal per diem benchmark in Utica is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 reportUtica, 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

  1. Certified MRI Technologist - Full-Time | Evenings - Allen - *Offering Competitive Sign-on Bonus!*Permanent
    $59.75–$70.65/ hour
    NewYork-Presbyterian · New York · posted 2 days ago
  2. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $38.00–$50.00/ hour
    RadNet · Levittown, NY · posted 2 days ago

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