WI · West Allis · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in West Allis, WI

MRI Technologists in the West Allis area earn a median of $44.83 per hour, about $93,250 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.29 and $48.31. That ranks 49th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 40th of 160 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in West Allis. Tell us your role and we email current openings near West Allis.

MRI Technologist pay in West Allis, WI

The metro median is 8% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $41.69 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 220 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.16$68,97022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.29$79,64010% below U.S. median
Median$44.83$93,2506% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.31$100,48014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.95$101,82015% above U.S. median

How West Allis ranks

  • 49th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 40th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Wisconsin 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 West Allis

  • Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $44.83 median hour buys what $46.25 buys at the national price level, 9% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,614
  • Per year: $80,694
  • Per month: $6,724

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

Travel assignment per diem in West Allis

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$140
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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 Wisconsin

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

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

MRI Technologist

Hospital Sisters Health System · Green Bay, WI

$34.21–$51.31/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R1039249
New this week
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Per diemPosted 2 days ago

MRI Technologist - PRN

Hospital Sisters Health System · Sheboygan, WI

$34.21–$51.31/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R1039526
New this week
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago

MRI Technologist

Essentia Health · Superior, WI

$37.28–$54.20/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R083251
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

MRI Technologist

Mercy · Wisconsin

$34.45–$51.68/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2026-00885
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Hospitals in West Allis

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
West Allis Memorial Hospital
West Allis, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Granite Hills Hospital
West Allis, WI
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

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
Milwaukee, WI5 mi$44.83/hr563,531
Waukesha, WI11 mi$44.83/hr71,461
Racine, WI22 mi$41.69/hr78,057
Kenosha, WI30 mi$41.69/hr99,578
Waukegan, IL45 mi$46.69/hr88,570
Janesville, WI55 mi$41.69/hr66,428

MRI Technologist jobs in Wisconsin · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Wisconsin

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

Wisconsin 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 West Allis, WI?

MRI Technologists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $44.83 per hour, about $93,250 a year. The middle half earn between $38.29 and $48.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is West Allis a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?

Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 40th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 49th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do MRI Technologists work in West Allis?

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

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in West Allis as an MRI Technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in West Allis is $140 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 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

  • MercyWisconsin · 3 postings$43.06/ hr$34–$52
  • Hospital Sisters Health SystemGreen Bay, WI · 2 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$51
  • 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$34Median$43.06High$52

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

3Open now: 6 MRI Tech roles

  1. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $34.21–$51.31/ hour
    Hospital Sisters Health System · Green Bay, WI · posted 2 days ago
  2. MRI Technologist - PRNPer diem
    $34.21–$51.31/ hour
    Hospital Sisters Health System · Sheboygan, WI · posted 2 days ago

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