The median Mri Technologist salary is $75.03 per hour, or $156,062 per year, based on 11,817 job postings across 98 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$75.03
Median hourly
$156,062
Annual salary
$47-$84
Pay range
98
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Mri Technologist earns $75.03/hr, with most posted roles landing between $70.08 and $80.30/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -2.2% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Chattanooga, TENNESSEE sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-2.2%
Current median: $72.60/hr
Prior period: $74.21/hr
Job openings
-21.1%
1,713 recent postings
Previous period: 2,172 postings
Daily pay signal
$48.25/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Mri Technologist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $74.21/hr to $72.60/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$46.50
$96,720/yr
Median
$75.03
$156,062/yr
Top earners
$84.35
$175,448/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $72.72/hr | 1,619 |
Mar 2026 | $74.10/hr | 2,266 |
Feb 2026 | $77.52/hr | 1,958 |
Jan 2026 | $75.60/hr | 1,822 |
Dec 2025 | $75.17/hr | 2,020 |
Nov 2025 | $75.68/hr | 2,132 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
6 postings · 3 companies
$38.75
$38-$42
82 postings · 45 companies
$80.09
$71-$86
97 postings · 41 companies
$70.11
$47-$77
21 postings · 11 companies
$68.00
$59-$70
406 postings · 94 companies
$72.40
$58-$79
140 postings · 65 companies
$48.50
$46-$77
448 postings · 61 companies
$78.08
$74-$81
23 postings · 14 companies
$49.50
$47-$79
14 postings · 5 companies
$55.00
$50-$58
170 postings · 72 companies
$43.25
$41-$64
178 postings · 46 companies
$70.68
$58-$73
24 postings · 17 companies
$74.87
$69-$84
26 postings · 21 companies
$71.03
$70-$73
290 postings · 79 companies
$70.00
$46-$74
37 postings · 22 companies
$71.40
$70-$75
174 postings · 56 companies
$71.63
$70-$75
97 postings · 28 companies
$70.88
$59-$73
47 postings · 17 companies
$69.00
$43-$71
47 postings · 19 companies
$71.03
$70-$72
21 postings · 18 companies
$75.00
$74-$76
189 postings · 47 companies
$78.25
$56-$81
1,954 postings · 121 companies
$79.11
$75-$82
87 postings · 40 companies
$71.25
$69-$74
327 postings · 81 companies
$73.10
$49-$77
Estimated from national data
~$63.48
—
109 postings · 39 companies
$70.00
$63-$75
37 postings · 23 companies
$73.15
$71-$75
269 postings · 42 companies
$77.05
$75-$80
9 postings · 7 companies
$52.00
$45-$60
387 postings · 74 companies
$80.67
$74-$85
304 postings · 62 companies
$75.00
$69-$80
21 postings · 17 companies
$72.03
$63-$73
1,249 postings · 174 companies
$77.40
$73-$82
170 postings · 58 companies
$69.09
$53-$75
140 postings · 49 companies
$83.45
$79-$88
542 postings · 93 companies
$75.11
$71-$81
49 postings · 29 companies
$71.00
$65-$73
76 postings · 36 companies
$69.45
$59-$73
859 postings · 77 companies
$74.50
$72-$78
73 postings · 19 companies
$84.20
$78-$87
112 postings · 59 companies
$64.88
$62-$69
74 postings · 33 companies
$78.17
$74-$80
38 postings · 7 companies
$38.50
$36-$40
168 postings · 48 companies
$45.75
$42-$71
70 postings · 20 companies
$70.77
$68-$72
486 postings · 65 companies
$80.33
$77-$83
343 postings · 67 companies
$74.55
$72-$78
476 postings · 92 companies
$73.09
$70-$78
71 postings · 34 companies
$72.95
$71-$76
391 postings · 66 companies
$74.55
$72-$77
34 postings · 18 companies
$83.63
$81-$87
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Mri Technologist salaries.
Cambridge
Massachusetts · 22 postings
$95.05/hr
Jackson
Wyoming · 13 postings
$88.11/hr
Springfield
Massachusetts · 47 postings
$86.61/hr
Providence
Rhode Island · 49 postings
$86.38/hr
Fairbanks
Alaska · 25 postings
$86.33/hr
Chattanooga
Tennessee · 17 postings
$38.50/hr
Orlando
Florida · 14 postings
$40.50/hr
St. Louis
Missouri · 22 postings
$41.00/hr
Shawnee Mission
Kansas · 11 postings
$41.50/hr
Miami
Florida · 10 postings
$41.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Mri Technologist positions.
Pulse Healthcare Services
7 postings
$90.15/hr
Curam Staffing
22 postings
$90.04/hr
Express Healthcare Staffing Ny
16 postings
$89.10/hr
United Staffing Solutions
5 postings
$88.89/hr
Smarter Healthcare Partners
17 postings
$86.00/hr
University Of Rochester
14 postings
$35.50/hr
Rezolut, Llc
13 postings
$37.50/hr
Great Lakes Medical Imaging
6 postings
$38.00/hr
Mass General Brigham
23 postings
$38.50/hr
The General Hospital Corporation
14 postings
$39.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Mri Technologist | 9,444 | $76.72/hr |
| Radiology/cardiology Mri Technologist | 112 | $74.95/hr |
| Mri Technologist – Radiology/cardiology | 56 | $75.99/hr |
| Mri Technologist Prn | 46 | $40.50/hr |
| Mri Technologist (radiology/cardiology) | 36 | $77.69/hr |
| Arrt-certified Mri Technologist | 34 | $79.60/hr |
| Mri Tech | 32 | $45.50/hr |
| Mri Technologist I | 32 | $44.00/hr |
| Pediatric Mri Technologist | 29 | $66.83/hr |
| Mri Technologist - Radiology/cardiology | 26 | $74.18/hr |
EDUCATION & LICENSING
MRI Technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging equipment to create detailed images of patients' internal structures for diagnostic purposes.
Minimum: Associate's
AAS-RT + MRI
Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology + MRI Training
BSRS
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
MRI Certificate
MRI Certificate Program
Most MRI techs start as radiologic technologists (ARRT-R), gain imaging experience, then complete MRI-specific training and earn ARRT(MR) certification.
State License
RequiredRadiologic Technologist License
ARRT (R)
Registered Radiologic Technologist
BLS
RequiredBasic Life Support
Radiologic Technologist (X-ray)
0-2 years experience
MRI Technologist
2-5 years experience
Senior MRI Technologist
5-8 years experience
MRI Lead / Supervisor
8-12 years experience
Imaging Manager / Director
12+ years experience
Certifications can significantly increase earning potential
ARMRIT
Alternative certificationMRI Technologist Certification
ARRT (CT)
+10-20% (dual modality)Computed Tomography Certification
CMRT
Specialty credentialCertified MRI Technologist
Job Outlook
Strong Growth (6% (2022-2032))
MRI utilization continues to grow with advancing technology. Multi-modality techs (MRI+CT) are in highest demand. Travel MRI positions pay $2,500-4,000+/week.
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Mri Technologist salaries.
FAQ
The median Mri Technologist salary is $75.03 per hour, or $156,062 annually. Pay ranges from $46.50/hr (10th percentile) to $84.35/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 11,817 job postings, the highest paying states for Mri Technologists include Rhode Island, Wyoming, North Dakota. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 11,817 Mri Technologist job postings across 98 states, from 588 different healthcare employers.
Mri Technologist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Mri Technologist pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 2.2%.
Mri Technologist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $5.27 to $9.32 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Cambridge offer $95.05/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $38.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Mri Technologists typically earn around $46.50 to $70.08 per hour ($96,720 to $145,766 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $75.03/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 11,817 active postings with listed compensation for Mri Technologist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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