Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,740 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Raleigh earn between $72,340 and $91,340.
- $50K10th
- $72K25th
- $83KMedian
- $91K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,280 | $6,690 | $38.60 |
| Median | $83,030 | $6,919 | $39.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,340 | $6,028 | $34.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,340 | $7,612 | $43.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Raleigh earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($84,860) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $80,280 | $83,030 | $49,580 | $97,740 | 130 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $80,280, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $62,613 a year, or $5,218 a month and $2,408 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 Raleigh a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $80,280 buys what about $81,787 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 8th 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 Raleigh: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Raleigh?
$38.60 an hour on average, and $39.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $62,613 a year ($5,218 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,280.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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