MRI Technologist salary in New Jersey
MRI Technologists in New Jersey 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 $43.66 and $51.52 per hour. The highest median among New Jersey metro areas is in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, at $45.28 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $47.91median pay per hour
- $99,660median pay per year
- 1,290MRI Technologists employed in New Jersey
- #16of 50 states by median pay
MRI Technologist pay in New Jersey: percentiles
| Level | New Jersey per hour | New Jersey per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.96 | $76,880 | $31.21 |
| Lower quartile | $43.66 | $90,810 | $37.57 |
| Median | $47.91 | $99,660 | $42.40 |
| Upper quartile | $51.52 | $107,160 | $49.25 |
| Top 10% | $59.11 | $122,950 | $58.37 |
MRI Technologist pay by metro area in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Jersey median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $45.28 | $94,190 | 50 | 5% below | — |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $43.77 | $91,040 | 80 | 9% below | $42.42 |
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 New Jersey
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $50.99 | $106,070 | 6% above New Jersey |
| New York | $50.36 | $104,740 | 5% above New Jersey |
| Pennsylvania | $40.17 | $83,560 | 16% below New Jersey |
What employers are posting in New Jersey
- 13roles with published pay
- $46.86median pay per hour
- $35–$55typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| RadNet | 4 | $47.50 |
| Capital Health System | 4 | $46.35 |
| Jefferson Health | 3 | $42.68 |
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 1 | $47.25 |
| Saint Lukes University Health Network | 1 | $46.86 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 13 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 New Jersey · MRI Technologist salary nationwide · New Jersey state guide
Common questions
How much does a MRI Technologist make in New Jersey?
The median is $47.91 per hour, about $99,660 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $36.96 and the top 10% earn over $59.11 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Jersey city pays MRI Technologists the most?
Among New Jersey metro areas, Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ has the highest median at $45.28 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Jersey rank for MRI Technologist pay?
New Jersey ranks 16th 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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Your MRI Tech pay reportNew Jersey · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- RadNetUnion, NJ · 4 postings$47.50/ hr$40–$55
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 4 postings$46.35/ hr$40–$55
- Jefferson HealthNew Jersey · 3 postings$42.68/ hr$35–$50
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13 MRI Tech postings with published pay in New Jersey, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 MRI Tech roles
- MRI TechnologistPermanent$40.00–$55.00/ hour
- MRI Technologist - Part Time - HopewellPermanent$40.19–$52.51/ hour
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.