TX · Midland · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Midland, TX

MRI Technologists in Texas earn a median of $43.31 per hour, about $90,090 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.48 and $48.35. That is 2% above the U.S. median of $42.40 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Midland. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Midland.

MRI Technologist pay in Midland, TX

Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 2,340 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in Texas.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.48$67,56023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.48$77,96012% below U.S. median
Median$43.31$90,0902% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.35$100,57014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.16$104,33018% above U.S. median

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 Midland

  • Overall prices in Midland run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.5).

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$1,559
  • Per year: $77,958
  • Per month: $6,496
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Texas. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Midland

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$128
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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 Texas

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

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX

$37.40–$55.63/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 95342638752
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago

MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX

$37.40–$55.63/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 95943841648
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago

MRI Technologist

RadNet · Tomball, TX

$35.00–$45.00/ hour
  • Houston Medical Imaging Onsite USD $35.0
  • Req 21840
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

MRI Technologist

RadNet · Edinburg, TX

$35.00–$45.00/ hour
  • Houston Medical Imaging Onsite USD $35.0
  • Req 21696
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Hospitals in Midland

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal1 of 5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Permian Basin
Midland, TX
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
Odessa, TX17 mi$43.31/hr119,748
San Angelo, TX106 mi$43.31/hr100,159
Lubbock, TX107 mi$43.31/hr272,086
Abilene, TX142 mi$43.31/hr130,501
Wichita Falls, TX245 mi$43.31/hr102,372
El Paso, TX253 mi$36.00/hr681,723

MRI Technologist jobs in Texas · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Midland

Midland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Midland, TX?

MRI Technologists in Texas have a median pay of $43.31 per hour, about $90,090 a year. The middle half earn between $37.48 and $48.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do MRI Technologists work in Midland?

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

Do I need a Texas license to work in Midland as an MRI Technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Midland is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 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

  • CommonSpirit HealthTHE WOODLANDS, TX · 2 postings$46.52/ hr$37–$56
  • RadNetTomball, TX · 2 postings$40.00/ hr$35–$45
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$63.47/ hr$57–$71
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 4 postings$62.31/ hr$46–$83

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2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$44.21High$56

5 MRI Tech postings with published pay in Texas, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 MRI Tech roles

  1. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $37.40–$55.63/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX · posted 9 days ago
  2. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $37.40–$55.63/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX · posted 13 days ago

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