verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

MRI Technologist Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$128,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.88/hr
▲ 35% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
150
public U.S. Median
$95,480
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$117,114 #3 of 51

MRI Technologist pay in District of Columbia, explained

Mri technologists in District of Columbia earn a median of $128,710 per year ($61.88 per hour), which is 35% above the national median of $95,480. Entry-level workers earn around $89,120, while the most experienced MRI technologists reach about $134,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $128,710 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $128,710 is worth about $117,114 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #3 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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MRI Technologist pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$89,120
$42.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$128,710
$61.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$134,950
$64.88/hr

MRI Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $128,710 $117,114
Maryland $105,230 $100,258 +$23,480
Virginia $98,640 $97,563 +$30,070

MRI Technologist in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do MRI technologists make in District of Columbia?

Mri technologists in District of Columbia earn a median of $128,710 per year ($61.88 per hour), compared with $95,480 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay MRI technologists well?

At $128,710, District of Columbia pays 35% above the national median for MRI technologists. An estimated 150 work in the state.

MRI Technologist salary in other states

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