OR · Eugene · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Eugene, OR

Pay for MRI Technologists in the Eugene area centers on $54.23 per hour, or about $112,810 a year. The lower quarter earns under $50.00 and the upper quarter over $58.89. That ranks 11th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 8th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in the Eugene metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Eugene.

MRI Technologist pay in Eugene, OR

The metro median is 2% above the Oregon statewide median of $52.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 40 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Eugene-Springfield metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$45.64$94,9308% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.00$104,00018% above U.S. median
Median$54.23$112,81028% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$58.89$122,49039% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.45$131,98050% above U.S. median

How Eugene ranks

  • 11th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 8th 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 Eugene

  • Overall prices in Eugene-Springfield run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $54.23 median hour buys what $53.39 buys at the national price level, 26% 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$1,952
  • Per year: $97,614
  • Per month: $8,134

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

Travel assignment per diem in Eugene

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$147
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,589
13-week assignment$20,657

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 Eugene-Springfield area

CMS lists 2 hospitals in the Eugene-Springfield area, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center
Springfield, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
Springfield, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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
Springfield, OR7 mi$54.23/hr61,182
Corvallis, OR36 mi$52.96/hr61,993
Albany, OR39 mi$52.96/hr57,156
Salem, OR60 mi$52.96/hr180,406
Bend, OR90 mi$52.96/hr106,926
Tigard, OR96 mi$53.17/hr57,301

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MRI Technologist salary in Oregon

License and tax basics in Oregon

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

Oregon 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 Eugene, OR?

MRI Technologists in the Eugene-Springfield metro area have a median pay of $54.23 per hour, about $112,810 a year. The middle half earn between $50.00 and $58.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Eugene-Springfield ranks 8th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 11th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do MRI Technologists work in Eugene?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in the Eugene-Springfield area, led by Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Eugene as an MRI Technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Eugene is $147 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,589 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

  • 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
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 18 postings$55.14/ hr$22–$69

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