TX · Victoria · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Victoria, TX

Pay for MRI Technologists in Texas centers on $43.31 per hour, or about $90,090 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.48 and the upper quarter over $48.35. That is 2% above the U.S. median of $42.40 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Victoria. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Victoria.

MRI Technologist pay in Victoria, 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 Victoria

  • Overall prices in Victoria run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 31% below the U.S. average (index 69.3).

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 Victoria

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 Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Victoria 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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Hospitals in Victoria

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Citizens Medical Center
Victoria, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
De Tar Hospital Navarro
Victoria, TX
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
Corpus Christi, TX75 mi$37.69/hr317,317
Fulshear, TX89 mi$46.71/hr54,629
New Braunfels, TX91 mi$41.43/hr116,477
San Marcos, TX92 mi$43.84/hr74,316
Kyle, TX97 mi$43.84/hr65,833
Sugar Land, TX97 mi$46.71/hr109,851

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 Victoria

Victoria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Victoria, 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 Victoria?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Victoria, led by Citizens Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Victoria 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 Victoria?

The federal per diem benchmark in Victoria 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.

Does Valorem Health place MRI Technologists in Victoria?

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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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