Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,920 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Fayetteville earn between $79,460 and $89,710.
- $60K10th
- $79K25th
- $79KMedian
- $90K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,310 | $6,776 | $39.09 |
| Median | $79,460 | $6,622 | $38.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,460 | $6,622 | $38.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $89,710 | $7,476 | $43.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Fayetteville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Fayetteville earn 4% less than the North Carolina average ($84,860) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $81,310 | $79,460 | $60,240 | $96,920 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $84,860 | $85,120 | $63,940 | $101,240 | 1,180 |
| 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 Fayetteville
On the average salary of $81,310, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $63,296 a year, or $5,275 a month and $2,434 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 Fayetteville a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $81,310 buys what about $88,402 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($45,620). A typical home costs $259,183, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other North Carolina cities
Fayetteville ranks 7th of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Winston-Salem pays the most ($88,750).
- Winston-Salem$88,750
- Wilmington$87,040
- Charlotte$86,840
- Greensboro$86,340
- Hickory$85,390
- Asheville$83,480
- Fayetteville$81,310
- Raleigh$80,280
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in North Carolina
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 Fayetteville: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Fayetteville?
$39.09 an hour on average, and $38.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $63,296 a year ($5,275 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,310.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Fayetteville, NC (22180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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