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

MRI Technologist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$71,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.48/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
250
public U.S. Median
$95,480
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$82,470 #50 of 51

MRI Technologist pay in Mississippi, explained

Mri technologists in Mississippi earn a median of $71,710 per year ($34.48 per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $95,480. Entry-level workers earn around $54,080, while the most experienced MRI technologists reach about $82,730. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $71,710 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $71,710 is worth about $82,470 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #50 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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MRI Technologist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$54,080
$26.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$71,710
$34.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,730
$39.77/hr

MRI Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $71,710 $82,470
Alabama $78,890 $88,817 −$7,180
Arkansas $78,780 $90,617 −$7,070
Tennessee $78,610 $85,567 −$6,900
Louisiana $77,510 $87,873 −$5,800

MRI Technologist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do MRI technologists make in Mississippi?

Mri technologists in Mississippi earn a median of $71,710 per year ($34.48 per hour), compared with $95,480 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay MRI technologists well?

At $71,710, Mississippi pays 25% below the national median for MRI technologists. An estimated 250 work in the state.

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