Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,790 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Augusta earn between $74,200 and $94,180.
- $67K10th
- $74K25th
- $82KMedian
- $94K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,430 | $7,036 | $40.59 |
| Median | $82,200 | $6,850 | $39.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,200 | $6,183 | $35.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,180 | $7,848 | $45.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Augusta earn 7% less than the Georgia average ($90,930) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $84,430 | $82,200 | $67,480 | $103,790 | 90 |
| Georgia | $90,930 | $92,060 | $63,970 | $109,200 | 1,800 |
| United States | $96,120 | $95,480 | $68,890 | $127,670 | 43,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $84,430, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $64,762 a year, or $5,397 a month and $2,491 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $64,944 | $5,412 |
| Working in GA | $64,762 | $5,397 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $84,430 buys what about $91,869 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 4th of 5 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($98,400).
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($160,650).
- Vallejo, CA$160,650
- San Jose, CA$155,780
- San Francisco, CA$140,480
- Sacramento, CA$138,000
- Seattle, WA$130,650
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Augusta?
$40.59 an hour on average, and $39.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $64,762 a year ($5,397 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,430.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2035; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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