SC · Rock Hill · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Rock Hill, SC

MRI Technologists in the Rock Hill area earn a median of $42.07 per hour, about $87,510 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.23 and $45.51. That ranks 60th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 71st of 160 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Rock Hill and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Rock Hill and what they pay.

Open MRI Technologist roles near Rock Hill

Roles in other cities of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area.

PermanentPosted yesterday

MRI Technologist (Mobile)

Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC

$35.50–$53.25/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R240840
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

MRI Technologist

Advocate Health · Locust, NC

$42.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R280857
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

MRI Technologist

Advocate Health · Concord, NC

$42.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R280858
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

MRI Technologist

Advocate Health · Concord, NC

$42.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R280621
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

MRI Technologist

Advocate Health · Concord, NC

$42.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R280666
New this week
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MRI Technologist pay in Rock Hill, SC

The metro median is 8% above the South Carolina statewide median of $38.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 290 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.86$66,27025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.23$81,6007% below U.S. median
Median$42.07$87,5101% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.51$94,6607% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.65$99,11012% above U.S. median

How Rock Hill ranks

  • 60th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 71st 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 Rock Hill

  • Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.07 median hour buys what $43.22 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Rock Hill paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,515
  • Per year: $75,726
  • Per month: $6,310

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

Travel assignment per diem in Rock Hill

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).

Hospitals in Rock Hill

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rock Hill, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Piedmont Medical Center
Rock Hill, SC
Acute careFor-profit2 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
Charlotte, NC22 mi$42.07/hr943,476
Gastonia, NC23 mi$42.07/hr85,535
Columbia, SC62 mi$39.69/hr144,788
Greenville, SC76 mi$38.74/hr74,371
Winston-Salem, NC91 mi$41.82/hr255,769
High Point, NC93 mi$40.16/hr118,601

MRI Technologist jobs in South Carolina · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in South Carolina

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

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

South Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Rock Hill

Rock Hill city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Rock Hill, SC?

MRI Technologists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $42.07 per hour, about $87,510 a year. The middle half earn between $39.23 and $45.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 71st of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 60th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Rock Hill?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rock Hill.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Rock Hill as an MRI Technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Rock Hill 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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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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Low$35Median$47.50High$62

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