Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Dalton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,710 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Dalton earn between $63,970 and $79,410.
- $64K10th
- $64K25th
- $77KMedian
- $79K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,190 | $6,266 | $36.15 |
| Median | $76,920 | $6,410 | $36.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,970 | $5,331 | $30.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,410 | $6,618 | $38.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Dalton vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Dalton earn 17% less than the Georgia average ($90,930) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $75,190 | $76,920 | $63,970 | $83,710 | 50 |
| 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 Dalton
On the average salary of $75,190, a single filer in Dalton takes home about $58,723 a year, or $4,894 a month and $2,259 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Dalton a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dalton area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.8), so the average $75,190 buys what about $83,690 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Dalton ($42,210). A typical home costs $250,372, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other Georgia cities
Dalton ranks 5th 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 Dalton: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Dalton?
$36.15 an hour on average, and $36.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Dalton?
About $58,723 a year ($4,894 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,190.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Dalton than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Dalton, GA (19140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 2.67, this job is 2.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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