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The current average salary for a PRN MRI Technician in the United States is around $49,238 per year, which breaks down to about $24 per hour. This salary can vary significantly based on factors such as geographical location, years of experience, and the specific healthcare facility where the technician is employed.
Entry-level technicians typically earn less than their experienced counterparts. For instance, those with 1-3 years of experience may earn around $45,000, whereas technicians with over 10 years of experience can command salaries exceeding $55,000. Various states also exhibit different pay scales, with locations such as California and New York typically offering higher compensation.
Certain cities stand out for their lucrative opportunities. For example, urban centers like San Francisco and New York City have higher demand for MRI technicians, contributing to higher salary offerings. By exploring these factors, aspiring technicians can better navigate their career paths and maximize their earning potential.
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| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level prn mri technician | $39,900 | $19.20 |
| Mid-level prn mri technician | $50,400 | $24.21 |
| Senior-level prn mri technician | $52,400 | $25.17 |
The average prn mri technician salary in Hawaii, New Hampshire, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average prn mri technician salary states are Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $71,614 | $34.43 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $68,384 | $32.88 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $73,338 | $35.26 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $68,399 | $32.88 |
| 5 | Washington | $70,208 | $33.75 |
| 6 | Arizona | $60,972 | $29.31 |
| 7 | Colorado | $57,735 | $27.76 |
| 8 | Maine | $59,174 | $28.45 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $63,241 | $30.40 |
| 10 | Idaho | $62,009 | $29.81 |
| 11 | California | $71,647 | $34.45 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $85,666 | $41.19 |
| 13 | New York | $64,602 | $31.06 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $62,407 | $30.00 |
| 15 | Nevada | $62,510 | $30.05 |
| 16 | Oregon | $61,865 | $29.74 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $52,679 | $25.33 |
| 18 | Utah | $51,387 | $24.71 |
| 19 | Michigan | $52,642 | $25.31 |
| 20 | Kansas | $47,677 | $22.92 |
| 21 | Alaska | $51,676 | $24.84 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $46,443 | $22.33 |
| 23 | Missouri | $49,509 | $23.80 |
| 24 | Ohio | $50,198 | $24.13 |
| 25 | Illinois | $51,568 | $24.79 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $50,066 | $24.07 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $47,516 | $22.84 |
| 28 | Delaware | $54,399 | $26.15 |
| 29 | Florida | $46,409 | $22.31 |
| 30 | Georgia | $46,810 | $22.50 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $46,817 | $22.51 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $47,608 | $22.89 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $52,639 | $25.31 |
| 34 | Iowa | $45,661 | $21.95 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $44,150 | $21.23 |
| 36 | Maryland | $52,519 | $25.25 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $49,436 | $23.77 |
| 38 | Indiana | $43,017 | $20.68 |
| 39 | Virginia | $49,241 | $23.67 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $41,712 | $20.05 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $42,636 | $20.50 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $55,694 | $26.78 |
| 43 | Texas | $43,334 | $20.83 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $42,319 | $20.35 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $46,709 | $22.46 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $42,862 | $20.61 |
| 47 | Pennsylvania | $46,255 | $22.24 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $44,477 | $21.38 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $39,803 | $19.14 |
| 50 | Montana | $43,319 | $20.83 |
| 51 | Alabama | $36,980 | $17.78 |
The highest-paying cities for prn mri technicians are Lake Havasu City, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, and Camden, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Havasu City, AZ | $64,177 | $30.85 |
| 2 | Las Vegas, NV | $61,939 | $29.78 |
| 3 | Camden, NJ | $60,835 | $29.25 |
| 4 | Littleton, CO | $57,860 | $27.82 |
| 5 | Las Cruces, NM | $52,461 | $25.22 |
| 6 | Spanish Fork, UT | $51,406 | $24.71 |
| 7 | Lees Summit, MO | $49,711 | $23.90 |
| 8 | Richmond, VA | $48,813 | $23.47 |
| 9 | Spartanburg, SC | $48,319 | $23.23 |
| 10 | Bethlehem, PA | $47,836 | $23.00 |
| 11 | Overland Park, KS | $47,370 | $22.77 |
| 12 | Columbus, GA | $47,103 | $22.65 |
| 13 | Orlando, FL | $46,425 | $22.32 |
| 14 | El Paso, TX | $46,421 | $22.32 |
| 15 | Hickory, NC | $44,290 | $21.29 |
| 16 | Georgetown, KY | $44,232 | $21.27 |
| 17 | Indianapolis, IN | $42,958 | $20.65 |
| 18 | Memphis, TN | $42,567 | $20.46 |
| 19 | Montgomery, AL | $36,907 | $17.74 |
An prn mri technician's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $97,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $97,000 | $8,083 | $47 |
| 75th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
| Average | $49,238 | $4,103 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
The highest paying types of prn mri technicians are mri technologist, mri and ct technologist, and senior technologist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRN | $39,642 | $3,304 | $19.06 | 72,309 |
| Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist | $54,476 | $4,540 | $26.19 | 66,721 |
| Computed Tomography Technologist | $60,749 | $5,062 | $29.21 | 51,721 |
| Multi-Modality Technologist | $52,354 | $4,363 | $25.17 | 56,585 |
| Staff Technologist | $57,587 | $4,799 | $27.69 | 123,142 |
| Cat Scan Technologist | $61,874 | $5,156 | $29.75 | 51,880 |
Top companies hiring prn mri technicians now:
Prn mri technician salaries at Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego and UofL Hospital are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average prn mri technician salary at companies like Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Inc. and RadNet are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego | $93,500 | $44.95 |
| 2 | UofL Hospital | $92,572 | $44.51 |
| 3 | Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Inc. | $90,765 | $43.64 |
| 4 | RadNet | $88,934 | $42.76 |
| 5 | SimonMed Imaging | $88,329 | $42.47 |
| 6 | Rio Grande Hospital | $87,873 | $42.25 |
| 7 | Slidell Memorial Hospital | $80,004 | $38.46 |
| 8 | Mission Health Services | $79,837 | $38.38 |
| 9 | Morgan Dental | $79,362 | $38.15 |
| 10 | Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System | $78,595 | $37.79 |
| 11 | UVA Culpeper Hospital | $78,173 | $37.58 |
| 12 | CDI | $77,629 | $37.32 |
| 13 | Texas Orthopedic Hospital | $75,936 | $36.51 |
| 14 | ION | $74,256 | $35.70 |
| 15 | North Star Imaging | $74,076 | $35.61 |
| 16 | St Luke's Hospital & Health Network Inc | $72,772 | $34.99 |
| 17 | Premier Inc. | $72,535 | $34.87 |
| 18 | Baptist Health | $72,422 | $34.82 |
| 19 | Methodist Health System | $71,007 | $34.14 |
| 20 | Baptist Health Care | $70,066 | $33.69 |
The average prn mri technician salary has risen by $6,246 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average prn mri technician earned $42,992 annually, but today, they earn $49,238 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for prn mri technicians over the last decade.
Compare prn mri technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare prn mri technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,200 | $23.67 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $48,100 | $23.14 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $47,300 | $22.76 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $46,500 | $22.35 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $45,700 | $21.97 | +1.4% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health | MRI Technologist-Casual/Prn | Fargo, ND | 06/28/2025 | $70,061 |
| University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington | CV Interventional Tech II-Electrophysiology LAB, PRN | Towson, MD | 06/27/2025 | $73,212 |
| Colorado State University | Imaging MRI PRN Non-Student Hourly | Fort Collins, CO | 06/27/2025 | $83,480 |
| National Jewish Health | MR Technologist-Pool/Prn | Denver, CO | 06/26/2025 | $92,558 |
| Medstar Research Institute | MRI Technologist PRN | Baltimore, MD | 06/25/2025 | $73,003 |
| HCA Healthone Rose | MRI Technologist PRN | Denver, CO | 06/24/2025 | $80,162 |
| HCA Healthcare | or Technician II PRN | Thousand Oaks, CA | 06/20/2025 | $78,972 |
| HCA Healthcare | MRI Technologist PRN | Denver, CO | 06/20/2025 | $80,162 |
| Aurora Health Care | Polysomnography Tech II-PRN | Sheboygan, WI | 06/20/2025 | $62,923 |
| Benessair Health | PRN Hyperbaric Technician | Paradise Valley, AZ | 06/20/2025 | $114,785 |
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