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Texas · BLS SOC 29-2035

MRI Technologist salary in Texas

Median $81,020 · Top 10% earn $97,890+ · Roughly 3,909 workers in Texas. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Texas median
$81,020
$38.95/hr
Top 10%
$97,890
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$55,840
Entry-level range
Real pay
$83,612
CoL-adjusted (RPP 96.9)

Texas pays close to the U.S. median for mri technologists — $81,020 versus the national median of $84,400. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 3,909 mri technologists.

What drives mri technologist pay in Texas

Texas MRI tech pay is moderate. Houston Methodist, MD Anderson, and UT Southwestern pay highest. Cardiac MR and breast MR specialty programs at major academic centers offer the largest pay premiums.

Texas ranks #25 of 50 states

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

Rank State Median vs. Texas
#24 Utah $81,870 +$850
#23 Pennsylvania $82,710 +$1,690
#22 Virginia $83,560 +$2,540
#25 Texas (this page) $81,020 —
#27 Michigan $80,180 −$840
#28 Montana $80,180 −$840
#29 North Dakota $80,180 −$840
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Education path for Texas

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 Texas median of $81,020, payback periods are typically 0.9 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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MRI Technologist salary in Texas — FAQ

What is the average mri technologist salary in Texas?
The median mri technologist salary in Texas is $81,020 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $55,840; the top 10% earn $97,890 or more. About 3,909 people work in this role across the state.
How does Texas mri technologist pay compare to the national average?
Texas's median of $81,020 is $3,380 below the U.S. national median of $84,400. After adjusting for Texas's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 96.9), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $83,612.
Is mri technologist a good career in Texas?
On the data: Texas employs roughly 3,909 mri technologists, with a median wage of $81,020 and the top decile clearing $97,890. 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 Texas?
At the Texas median of $81,020 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $38.95/hr. The top 10% earn around $47.06/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $26.85/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Texas-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 Texas's RPP is 96.9 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.