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Pennsylvania · BLS SOC 29-2035

MRI Technologist salary in Pennsylvania

Median $82,710 · Top 10% earn $100,820+ · Roughly 2,094 workers in Pennsylvania. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Pennsylvania median
$82,710
$39.76/hr
Top 10%
$100,820
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$57,000
Entry-level range
Real pay
$85,444
CoL-adjusted (RPP 96.8)

Pennsylvania pays close to the U.S. median for mri technologists — $82,710 versus the national median of $84,400. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 2,094 mri technologists.

What drives mri technologist pay in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania MRI tech pay benefits from UPMC and Penn Medicine concentration. Specialty subspecialty roles (cardiac MR, neuro MR) command the largest premiums.

Pennsylvania ranks #23 of 50 states

Where Pennsylvania sits in the national distribution for mri technologist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank State Median vs. Pennsylvania
#22 Virginia $83,560 +$850
#21 Maine $83,560 +$850
#20 Arizona $83,560 +$850
#23 Pennsylvania (this page) $82,710 —
#24 Utah $81,870 −$840
#25 Texas $81,020 −$1,690
#26 Wisconsin $81,020 −$1,690
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Education path for Pennsylvania

The typical path is a associate degree + arrt(r) + arrt(mr) post-primary certification, taking about 24 months. Tuition ranges from $6,000 (community college) to $42,000 (private accelerated). On the Pennsylvania median of $82,710, payback periods are typically 0.8 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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MRI Technologist salary in Pennsylvania — FAQ

What is the average mri technologist salary in Pennsylvania?
The median mri technologist salary in Pennsylvania is $82,710 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $57,000; the top 10% earn $100,820 or more. About 2,094 people work in this role across the state.
How does Pennsylvania mri technologist pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania's median of $82,710 is $1,690 below the U.S. national median of $84,400. After adjusting for Pennsylvania's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 96.8), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $85,444.
Is mri technologist a good career in Pennsylvania?
On the data: Pennsylvania employs roughly 2,094 mri technologists, with a median wage of $82,710 and the top decile clearing $100,820. The role is projected to grow +6% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.
What's the hourly rate for mri technologists in Pennsylvania?
At the Pennsylvania median of $82,710 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $39.76/hr. The top 10% earn around $48.47/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $27.40/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Pennsylvania-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-2035: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Pennsylvania's RPP is 96.8 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.