OH · Dayton · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Dayton, OH

MRI Technologists in the Dayton area earn a median of $41.54 per hour, about $86,390 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.83 and $43.64. That ranks 64th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 56th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Dayton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Dayton.

MRI Technologist pay in Dayton, OH

The metro median is 7% above the Ohio statewide median of $38.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 110 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.43$65,37026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.83$78,69011% below U.S. median
Median$41.54$86,3902% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.64$90,7703% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.34$94,3107% above U.S. median

How Dayton ranks

  • 64th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 56th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 8 Ohio 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 Dayton

  • Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $41.54 median hour buys what $44.81 buys at the national price level, 6% 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$1,495
  • Per year: $74,772
  • Per month: $6,231

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

Travel assignment per diem in Dayton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$115
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,323
13-week assignment$17,199

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).

Open MRI Technologist roles in Ohio

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

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

MRI Technologist - 10 hours

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH

$36.70–$46.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR224475
New this week
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Hospitals in Dayton

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Dayton, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Dayton Va Medical Center
Dayton, OH
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Kettering Health Dayton
Dayton, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Dayton Childrens Hospital
Dayton, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Dayton, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Dayton
Dayton, OH
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Kettering, OH7 mi$41.54/hr57,028
Middletown, OH21 mi$39.54/hr52,291
Springfield, OH24 mi$38.96/hr58,138
Hamilton, OH33 mi$39.54/hr63,953
Cincinnati, OH47 mi$39.54/hr314,915
Columbus, OH66 mi$40.39/hr933,263

MRI Technologist jobs in Ohio · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Ohio

ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Ohio state guide

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Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Dayton, OH?

MRI Technologists in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $41.54 per hour, about $86,390 a year. The middle half earn between $37.83 and $43.64 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 56th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 64th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do MRI Technologists work in Dayton?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Dayton, led by Dayton Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Dayton as an MRI Technologist?

ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio 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 Dayton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Dayton is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationCleveland, OH · 2 postings$49.27/ hr$43–$56
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$63.47/ hr$57–$71
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 4 postings$62.31/ hr$46–$83
  • Boston Medical CenterBrighton, MA · 10 postings$55.47/ hr$43–$73

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2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$49.27High$56

3 MRI Tech postings with published pay in Ohio, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 MRI Tech roles

  1. MRI Technologist - 10 hoursPermanent
    $36.70–$46.00/ hour
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH · posted 6 days ago
  2. Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - MRIPermanent
    $89k–$116k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Cleveland, OH · posted 23 days ago

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