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MRI Technologist salary
Average mri technologist salary
$77,257
How much does an mri technologist make?
The average mri technologist salary in the United States is $77,257. Mri technologist salaries typically range between $42,000 and $138,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for mri technologists is $37.14 per hour.
Mri technologist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Mri technologists earn the highest average salary in California.
Where can an MRI Technologist earn more?
MRI Technologist Salaries By Experience Level
MRI Technologist salary estimates from across the web
Average mri technologist salary by state
Highest paying states for mri technologists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $95,314 | $45.82 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $89,258 | $42.91 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $89,483 | $43.02 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $82,994 | $39.90 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $88,605 | $42.60 |
| 6 | Nevada | $92,774 | $44.60 |
| 7 | Maine | $77,848 | $37.43 |
| 8 | Arizona | $79,335 | $38.14 |
| 9 | Florida | $78,026 | $37.51 |
| 10 | California | $100,572 | $48.35 |
| 11 | New York | $85,803 | $41.25 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $74,729 | $35.93 |
| 13 | Georgia | $76,701 | $36.88 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $81,573 | $39.22 |
| 15 | Oregon | $83,637 | $40.21 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $80,449 | $38.68 |
| 17 | Vermont | $77,595 | $37.31 |
| 18 | Washington | $78,823 | $37.90 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $71,981 | $34.61 |
| 20 | Alabama | $73,745 | $35.45 |
| 21 | Delaware | $82,285 | $39.56 |
| 22 | Maryland | $83,416 | $40.10 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $75,487 | $36.29 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $85,356 | $41.04 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $71,242 | $34.25 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $66,604 | $32.02 |
| 27 | Michigan | $72,123 | $34.67 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $73,964 | $35.56 |
| 29 | Idaho | $72,516 | $34.86 |
| 30 | Kansas | $67,706 | $32.55 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $93,575 | $44.99 |
| 32 | Montana | $60,592 | $29.13 |
| 33 | Indiana | $63,192 | $30.38 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $67,124 | $32.27 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $66,247 | $31.85 |
| 36 | Texas | $68,389 | $32.88 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $57,201 | $27.50 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $62,382 | $29.99 |
| 39 | Utah | $64,902 | $31.20 |
| 40 | Alaska | $55,925 | $26.89 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $51,359 | $24.69 |
| 42 | Colorado | $62,931 | $30.26 |
| 43 | Missouri | $59,777 | $28.74 |
| 44 | Illinois | $62,968 | $30.27 |
| 45 | Virginia | $65,377 | $31.43 |
| 46 | Ohio | $61,296 | $29.47 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $54,676 | $26.29 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $55,123 | $26.50 |
| 49 | Wisconsin | $55,880 | $26.87 |
| 50 | Iowa | $54,439 | $26.17 |
| 51 | Minnesota | $50,155 | $24.11 |
Highest paying cities for mri technologists
The highest-paying cities for mri technologists are Modesto, CA, Jersey City, NJ, and Boston, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modesto, CA | $103,116 | $49.58 |
| 2 | Jersey City, NJ | $95,783 | $46.05 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $89,519 | $43.04 |
| 4 | Manchester, CT | $88,972 | $42.77 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $86,375 | $41.53 |
| 6 | Springfield, OR | $85,774 | $41.24 |
| 7 | Nashua, NH | $84,183 | $40.47 |
| 8 | Vancouver, WA | $83,853 | $40.31 |
| 9 | Baltimore, MD | $83,663 | $40.22 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $81,790 | $39.32 |
| 11 | Portland, ME | $80,538 | $38.72 |
| 12 | Charleston, WV | $80,252 | $38.58 |
| 13 | Tucson, AZ | $79,418 | $38.18 |
| 14 | Miami, FL | $78,902 | $37.93 |
| 15 | Columbus, GA | $78,429 | $37.71 |
| 16 | Oklahoma City, OK | $76,321 | $36.69 |
| 17 | Charleston, SC | $75,463 | $36.28 |
| 18 | New Orleans, LA | $75,422 | $36.26 |
| 19 | Memphis, TN | $72,828 | $35.01 |
| 20 | San Antonio, TX | $70,377 | $33.84 |
MRI Technologists are the most in-demand in these five cities:
MRI Technologist salary details
An mri technologist's salary ranges from $42,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $138,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an mri technologist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $138,000 | $11,500 | $66 |
| 75th Percentile | $105,000 | $8,750 | $50 |
| Average | $77,257 | $6,438 | $37 |
| 25th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| 10th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
Highest paying mri technologist jobs
The highest paying types of mri technologists are lead mri technologist, staff mri technologist, and mri supervisor.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia Technician | $39,640 | $3,303 | $19.06 | 78,132 |
| Radiologic Technician | $50,622 | $4,218 | $24.34 | 58,797 |
| Monitor Technician | $35,460 | $2,955 | $17.05 | 56,963 |
| X-Ray Technician | $51,642 | $4,304 | $24.83 | 60,780 |
| Staff Technologist | $57,587 | $4,799 | $27.69 | 123,142 |
| CT Technologist | $65,152 | $5,429 | $31.32 | 71,121 |
Top companies hiring mri technologists now:
Which companies pay mri technologists the most?
Mri technologist salaries at Siemens Healthineers and Alameda Health System are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average mri technologist salary at companies like Stability Healthcare and Soliant are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siemens Healthineers | $123,339 | $59.30 |
| 2 | Alameda Health System | $120,115 | $57.75 |
| 3 | Stability Healthcare | $116,402 | $55.96 |
| 4 | Soliant | $115,507 | $55.53 |
| 5 | UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital | $115,355 | $55.46 |
| 6 | Health Nucleus | $113,617 | $54.62 |
| 7 | Highland General Hospital | $112,984 | $54.32 |
| 8 | Children's Hospital of Michigan | $109,229 | $52.51 |
| 9 | CDI | $109,017 | $52.41 |
| 10 | Randolph Health | $108,107 | $51.97 |
| 11 | Favorite Healthcare Staffing | $107,599 | $51.73 |
| 12 | Emanate Health | $106,206 | $51.06 |
| 13 | The Arora Group | $105,999 | $50.96 |
| 14 | Hawaii Pacific Health | $105,679 | $50.81 |
| 15 | VTech | $103,555 | $49.79 |
| 16 | St. Tammany Health System | $103,160 | $49.60 |
| 17 | Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego | $103,158 | $49.60 |
| 18 | Scotland Memorial Hospital | $102,626 | $49.34 |
| 19 | Cascade Health | $102,624 | $49.34 |
| 20 | Aya Healthcare | $102,216 | $49.14 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
MRI Technologist salary trends
The average mri technologist salary has risen by $10,358 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average mri technologist earned $66,899 annually, but today, they earn $77,257 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for mri technologists over the last decade.
Compare mri technologist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average mri technologist salary over time
Compare mri technologist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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MRI Technologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,300 | $37.14 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $75,900 | $36.51 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $74,100 | $35.64 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $72,300 | $34.78 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $70,800 | $34.02 | +1.0% |
Recently added mri technologist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uchealth | MRI Technologist | Denver, CO | 12/17/2024 | $80,809 |
| National Staffing Solutions | MRI Tech | Albuquerque, NM | 12/17/2024 | $94,332 |
| Intermountain Health | MRI Technologist | Salt Lake City, UT | 12/17/2024 | $78,179 |
| Supplemental Health Care | Travel MRI Technologist | Easley, SC | 12/17/2024 | $107,481 |
| Community Radiology Associates | MRI Technologist | Frederick, MD | 12/17/2024 | $106,437 |
| Supplemental Health Care | Travel MRI Technologist | Houston, TX | 12/17/2024 | $83,584 |
| AMN Healthcare Allied | Travel MRI Technologist | Houston, TX | 12/16/2024 | $54,053 |
| AMN Healthcare Allied | Travel MRI Technologist | Hoboken, NJ | 12/16/2024 | $32,028 |
| AMN Healthcare Allied | Travel MRI Technologist | Chattanooga, TN | 12/16/2024 | $88,280 |
| AMN Healthcare Allied | Travel MRI Technologist | Birmingham, AL | 12/16/2024 | $24,324 |
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