Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist salary in Minnesota

MRI Technologists in Minnesota earn a median of $47.91 per hour, about $99,660 a year, 13% above the U.S. median of $42.40. The middle half earn between $42.08 and $49.19 per hour. The highest median among Minnesota metro areas is in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, at $47.91 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

MRI Technologist pay in Minnesota: percentiles

LevelMinnesota per hourMinnesota per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$38.85$80,810$31.21
Lower quartile$42.08$87,530$37.57
Median$47.91$99,660$42.40
Upper quartile$49.19$102,320$49.25
Top 10%$51.12$106,330$58.37

MRI Technologist pay by metro area in Minnesota

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Minnesota medianAfter cost of living
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$47.91$99,660550in line with$45.71
Duluth, MN-WI$44.15$91,830308% below$49.74

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

MRI Technologist pay in states next to Minnesota

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Minnesota
Iowa$36.70$76,34023% below Minnesota
North Dakota$37.07$77,10023% below Minnesota
South Dakota$32.15$66,87033% below Minnesota
Wisconsin$41.69$86,72013% below Minnesota

What employers are posting in Minnesota

  • 18roles with published pay
  • $48.54median pay per hour
  • $40–$58typical published range
  • 4employers hiring
EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Allina Health13$48.54
Fairview Health Services3$49.70
Mayo Clinic1$44.30
Essentia Health1$42.44

Midpoints of pay ranges in 18 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.

MRI Technologist jobs in Minnesota · MRI Technologist salary nationwide · Minnesota state guide

Common questions

How much does a MRI Technologist make in Minnesota?

The median is $47.91 per hour, about $99,660 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $38.85 and the top 10% earn over $51.12 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Minnesota city pays MRI Technologists the most?

Among Minnesota metro areas, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI has the highest median at $47.91 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Minnesota rank for MRI Technologist pay?

Minnesota ranks 15th of 50 states by median MRI Technologist pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Fairview Health ServicesEdina, MN · 3 postings$49.70/ hr$41–$58
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 13 postings$48.54/ hr$40–$58
  • 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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Low$40Median$48.54High$58

18 MRI Tech postings with published pay in Minnesota, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 18 MRI Tech roles

  1. MRI Technologist CasualPer diem
    $41.44–$58.24/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted 3 days ago
  2. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $41.44–$58.24/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted 3 days ago

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