Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $149,430 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Boston earn between $99,410 and $134,710.
- $62K10th
- $99K25th
- $124KMedian
- $135K75th
- $149K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,890 | $9,408 | $54.27 |
| Median | $123,910 | $10,326 | $59.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,410 | $8,284 | $47.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,710 | $11,226 | $64.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($111,980) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $112,890 | $123,910 | $61,510 | $149,430 | 1,160 |
| Massachusetts | $111,980 | $110,600 | $62,360 | $146,880 | 1,490 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $112,890, a single filer in Boston takes home about $82,924 a year, or $6,910 a month and $3,189 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $88,248 | $7,354 |
| Working in MA | $82,924 | $6,910 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $112,890 buys what about $104,271 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$112,890
- Springfield$112,580
- Worcester$108,170
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in Massachusetts
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 Boston: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Boston?
$54.28 an hour on average, and $59.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Boston?
About $82,924 a year ($6,910 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,890. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.5%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.54, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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