PermanentPosted 20 days ago
MRI Tech (Evenings)
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$41.24–$61.82/ hour
Top 25% pay
MRI Technologist jobs in Chesapeake, VA
Pay for MRI Technologists in the Chesapeake area centers on $44.39 per hour, or about $92,320 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.74 and the upper quarter over $46.23. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chesapeake. That ranks 51st of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 48th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Chesapeake and what they pay.
- $44.39median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $37–$46typical range per hour
- 200MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
MRI Tech (Weekend)
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$41.24–$61.82/ hour
Top 25% pay
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The metro median is 3% below the Virginia statewide median of $45.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 200 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.70 | $74,260 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.74 | $76,420 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $44.39 | $92,320 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.23 | $96,160 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.56 | $96,840 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Chesapeake ranks
- 51st of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 48th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 3 Virginia 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 Chesapeake
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $44.39 median hour buys what $45.32 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Chesapeake paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,598
- Per year: $79,902
- Per month: $6,658
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chesapeake
| Item | Federal 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 Chesapeake
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chesapeake, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital Chesapeake, VA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
MRI Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 13 mi | $44.39/hr | 96,482 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 17 mi | $44.39/hr | 454,808 |
| Richmond, VA | 87 mi | $45.82/hr | 233,655 |
| Greenville, NC | 96 mi | $38.55/hr | 95,138 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 97 mi | $40.12/hr | 54,541 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 133 mi | $40.52/hr | 56,764 |
MRI Technologist jobs in Virginia · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia 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 Chesapeake, VA?
MRI Technologists in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $44.39 per hour, about $92,320 a year. The middle half earn between $36.74 and $46.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chesapeake a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 48th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 51st of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Chesapeake?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Chesapeake. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chesapeake.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Chesapeake as an MRI Technologist?
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Chesapeake?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
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Your MRI Tech pay reportChesapeake, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 9 postings$51.53/ hr$41–$62
- Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 9 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$59
- Riverside Health SystemRiverside Support Services, VA · 2 postings$43.36/ hr$36–$50
- Valley HealthWoodstock, VA · 2 postings$43.08/ hr$34–$53
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$49.30High$62
30 MRI Tech postings with published pay in Virginia, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 30 MRI Tech roles
- MRI TechnologistPermanent$41.24–$61.82/ hour
- MRI Tech - as neededPer diem$36.50–$50.23/ hour
+ 28 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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