MRI Technologist salary
The median mri technologist pay is $47.50 per hour, or about $98,800 a year, based on 238 postings with published pay from 42 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 238roles with published pay
- $47.50median pay per hour
- $36–$61typical published range
- 42employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40.72 | $84,698 |
| 25th percentile | $42.04 | $87,448 |
| Median | $47.50 | $98,800 |
| 75th percentile | $52.67 | $109,554 |
| 90th percentile | $57.20 | $118,976 |
MRI Technologist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $42.40 per hour, about $88,180 a year, across 41,530 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $58.88 | $122,470 | 3,220 |
| Hawaii | $58.68 | $122,060 | 130 |
| Washington | $55.02 | $114,430 | 930 |
| District of Columbia | $53.49 | $111,260 | 130 |
| Oregon | $52.96 | $110,160 | 430 |
| Delaware | $50.99 | $106,070 | 180 |
| New York | $50.36 | $104,740 | 3,030 |
| Massachusetts | $50.21 | $104,430 | 1,420 |
| Rhode Island | $50.08 | $104,160 | 170 |
| Maryland | $49.41 | $102,760 | 750 |
| Alaska | $49.37 | $102,690 | 80 |
| Idaho | $49.08 | $102,090 | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $48.84 | $101,590 | 250 |
| Connecticut | $48.78 | $101,460 | 490 |
| Minnesota | $47.91 | $99,660 | 750 |
| New Jersey | $47.91 | $99,660 | 1,290 |
| Vermont | $47.77 | $99,360 | 60 |
| Nevada | $47.56 | $98,930 | 410 |
| Arizona | $46.71 | $97,160 | 710 |
| Virginia | $45.82 | $95,300 | 1,140 |
| Texas | $43.31 | $90,090 | 2,340 |
| New Mexico | $42.56 | $88,530 | 110 |
| Wyoming | $42.55 | $88,500 | 80 |
| Illinois | $42.13 | $87,630 | 2,790 |
| Georgia | $41.91 | $87,170 | 1,430 |
| Wisconsin | $41.69 | $86,720 | 610 |
| Utah | $41.67 | $86,680 | 310 |
| Maine | $41.51 | $86,340 | 190 |
| West Virginia | $40.23 | $83,670 | 180 |
| Montana | $40.21 | $83,640 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | $40.17 | $83,560 | 2,060 |
| North Carolina | $40.12 | $83,450 | 1,160 |
| Indiana | $39.89 | $82,960 | 760 |
| Oklahoma | $39.84 | $82,870 | 360 |
| Michigan | $39.32 | $81,790 | 1,360 |
| Ohio | $38.96 | $81,030 | 1,610 |
| Kentucky | $38.91 | $80,920 | 680 |
| South Carolina | $38.89 | $80,890 | 670 |
| Florida | $38.79 | $80,680 | 3,220 |
| Missouri | $38.70 | $80,490 | 1,360 |
| Nebraska | $38.18 | $79,410 | 370 |
| Kansas | $37.78 | $78,580 | 320 |
| Tennessee | $37.31 | $77,610 | 950 |
| North Dakota | $37.07 | $77,100 | 90 |
| Iowa | $36.70 | $76,340 | 240 |
| Alabama | $36.02 | $74,920 | 530 |
| Arkansas | $35.22 | $73,260 | 370 |
| Mississippi | $34.91 | $72,620 | 230 |
| Louisiana | $34.48 | $71,730 | 510 |
| South Dakota | $32.15 | $66,870 | 170 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $82.01 | $170,590 | 210 |
| Vallejo, CA | $81.87 | $170,290 | 30 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $70.90 | $147,480 | 370 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $64.36 | $133,870 | 220 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60.29 | $125,390 | 440 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $59.54 | $123,850 | 270 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $59.07 | $122,870 | 100 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $57.58 | $119,760 | 40 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $57.06 | $118,690 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $54.99 | $114,380 | 1,140 |
MRI Technologist pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $57.86 | $120,349 |
| Massachusetts | 38 | $55.05 | $114,504 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $54.86 | $114,109 |
| Washington | 11 | $53.69 | $111,675 |
| Colorado | 5 | $51.02 | $106,122 |
| Virginia | 30 | $49.30 | $102,544 |
| Ohio | 3 | $49.27 | $102,482 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $48.54 | $100,963 |
| California | 23 | $48 | $99,840 |
| Maryland | 5 | $47.50 | $98,800 |
| New Jersey | 13 | $46.86 | $97,469 |
| Delaware | 4 | $45.28 | $94,182 |
| Florida | 4 | $45 | $93,600 |
| Texas | 5 | $44.21 | $91,957 |
| Illinois | 18 | $43.06 | $89,565 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $43.06 | $89,565 |
| North Carolina | 19 | $42 | $87,360 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $41.18 | $85,654 |
| South Dakota | 8 | $41.06 | $85,415 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health | 2 | $85.74 | $178,339 |
| Seattle Children's | 1 | $72.38 | $150,550 |
| MarinHealth | 1 | $67.90 | $141,232 |
| Marshall Medical Center | 1 | $65.21 | $135,637 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 3 | $63.47 | $132,018 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | 1 | $61.49 | $127,899 |
| University of Southern California | 2 | $61.03 | $126,942 |
| Akumin | 12 | $55.65 | $115,752 |
| Boston Medical Center | 10 | $55.47 | $115,378 |
| Mass General Brigham | 18 | $55.14 | $114,691 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 238 postings from 42 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a mri technologist make?
The median mri technologist pay across 238 postings with published pay is $47.50 per hour, about $98,800 a year. Half of the postings fall between $42 and $53 per hour.
Which states pay mri technologists the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are New York ($57.86/hr), Massachusetts ($55.05/hr), Connecticut ($54.86/hr).
What do mri technologists get paid at other hospitals in Massachusetts?
- AkuminChicopee, MA$57.20/hr
- Boston Medical CenterBrighton, MA$55.47/hr
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA$55.14/hr
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