Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist salary in Nebraska

MRI Technologists in Nebraska earn a median of $38.18 per hour, about $79,410 a year, 10% below the U.S. median of $42.40. The middle half earn between $35.37 and $40.05 per hour. The highest median among Nebraska metro areas is in Omaha, NE-IA, at $38.18 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

MRI Technologist pay in Nebraska: percentiles

LevelNebraska per hourNebraska per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$31.03$64,540$31.21
Lower quartile$35.37$73,570$37.57
Median$38.18$79,410$42.40
Upper quartile$40.05$83,300$49.25
Top 10%$46.37$96,450$58.37

MRI Technologist pay by metro area in Nebraska

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Nebraska medianAfter cost of living
Omaha, NE-IA$38.18$79,420200in line with$41.54
Lincoln, NE$37.19$77,360703% below$40.61

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 Nebraska

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Nebraska
Iowa$36.70$76,3404% below Nebraska
Kansas$37.78$78,5801% below Nebraska
Missouri$38.70$80,4901% above Nebraska
South Dakota$32.15$66,87016% below Nebraska
Wyoming$42.55$88,50011% above Nebraska

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Common questions

How much does a MRI Technologist make in Nebraska?

The median is $38.18 per hour, about $79,410 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $31.03 and the top 10% earn over $46.37 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Nebraska city pays MRI Technologists the most?

Among Nebraska metro areas, Omaha, NE-IA has the highest median at $38.18 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Nebraska rank for MRI Technologist pay?

Nebraska ranks 41st 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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  • CommonSpirit HealthOMAHA, NE · 2 postings$40.17/ hr$32–$48
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$63.47/ hr$57–$71
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 4 postings$62.31/ hr$46–$83
  • Boston Medical CenterBrighton, MA · 10 postings$55.47/ hr$43–$73

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    CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE · posted 2 days ago
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    CommonSpirit Health · Lincoln, NE · posted 10 days ago

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