VA · Harrisonburg · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Harrisonburg, VA

MRI Technologists in Virginia earn a median of $45.82 per hour, about $95,300 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.18 and $50.28. That is 8% above the U.S. median of $42.40 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Harrisonburg. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Harrisonburg.

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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

MRI Technologist

Sentara Healthcare · Harrisonburg, VA

$41.24–$61.82/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-103302
Top 25% pay
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MRI Technologist pay in Harrisonburg, VA

Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 1,140 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in Virginia.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.70$74,26016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.18$81,4908% below U.S. median
Median$45.82$95,3008% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.28$104,58019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$54.94$114,28030% 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 Harrisonburg

  • Overall prices in Harrisonburg run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 82.3).

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.

Estimate your Harrisonburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,650
  • Per year: $82,476
  • Per month: $6,873

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

Travel assignment per diem in Harrisonburg

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 Harrisonburg

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sentara Rmh Medical Center
Harrisonburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 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
Lynchburg, VA74 mi$45.82/hr80,301
Richmond, VA98 mi$45.82/hr233,655
Roanoke, VA100 mi$45.82/hr97,912
Alexandria, VA100 mi$51.67/hr159,102
Rockville, MD103 mi$51.67/hr68,417
Gaithersburg, MD103 mi$51.67/hr70,686

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.

Virginia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Harrisonburg

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Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Harrisonburg, VA?

MRI Technologists in Virginia have a median pay of $45.82 per hour, about $95,300 a year. The middle half earn between $39.18 and $50.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Harrisonburg?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Harrisonburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Harrisonburg.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg?

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Your MRI Tech pay reportHarrisonburg, 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

  1. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $41.24–$61.82/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA · posted 2 days ago
  2. MRI Tech - as neededPer diem
    $36.50–$50.23/ hour
    Riverside Health System · Riverside Support Services, VA · posted 6 days ago

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