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MRI Technologist Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$78,780/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.88/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
380
public U.S. Median
$95,480
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$90,617 #40 of 51

MRI Technologist pay in Arkansas, explained

Mri technologists in Arkansas earn a median of $78,780 per year ($37.88 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $95,480. Entry-level workers earn around $61,910, while the most experienced MRI technologists reach about $97,570. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $78,780 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $78,780 is worth about $90,617 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #40 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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MRI Technologist pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,910
$29.76/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,780
$37.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$97,570
$46.91/hr

MRI Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $78,780 $90,617 —
Texas $96,780 $99,715 −$18,000
Oklahoma $87,480 $99,587 −$8,700
Missouri $83,110 $91,514 −$4,330
Tennessee $78,610 $85,567 +$170
Louisiana $77,510 $87,873 +$1,270
Mississippi $71,710 $82,470 +$7,070

MRI Technologist in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do MRI technologists make in Arkansas?

Mri technologists in Arkansas earn a median of $78,780 per year ($37.88 per hour), compared with $95,480 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay MRI technologists well?

At $78,780, Arkansas pays 17% below the national median for MRI technologists. An estimated 380 work in the state.

MRI Technologist salary in other states

District of Columbia · $128,710 California · $124,000 Washington · $122,750 Oregon · $121,920 Alaska · $120,610 Hawaii · $119,370 New York · $113,270 Massachusetts · $110,600 Connecticut · $106,330 New Hampshire · $105,420 Colorado · $105,380 Maryland · $105,230

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