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MRI Technologist Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$81,420/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.14/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
220
public U.S. Median
$95,480
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$92,774 #33 of 51

MRI Technologist pay in Iowa, explained

Mri technologists in Iowa earn a median of $81,420 per year ($39.14 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $95,480. Entry-level workers earn around $64,290, while the most experienced MRI technologists reach about $98,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $81,420 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $81,420 is worth about $92,774 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #33 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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MRI Technologist pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,290
$30.91/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$81,420
$39.14/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,780
$47.49/hr

MRI Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $81,420 $92,774 —
Minnesota $100,900 $102,311 −$19,480
Illinois $95,380 $95,420 −$13,960
Wisconsin $94,720 $100,664 −$13,300
Missouri $83,110 $91,514 −$1,690
Nebraska $82,710 $91,795 −$1,290
South Dakota $77,010 $86,932 +$4,410

MRI Technologist in Iowa: FAQ

How much do MRI technologists make in Iowa?

Mri technologists in Iowa earn a median of $81,420 per year ($39.14 per hour), compared with $95,480 nationally.

Does Iowa pay MRI technologists well?

At $81,420, Iowa pays 15% below the national median for MRI technologists. An estimated 220 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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