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MRI Technologist Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$86,950/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.80/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
150
public U.S. Median
$95,480
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$91,870 #35 of 51

MRI Technologist pay in Montana, explained

Mri technologists in Montana earn a median of $86,950 per year ($41.80 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $95,480. Entry-level workers earn around $72,030, while the most experienced MRI technologists reach about $101,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $86,950 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $86,950 is worth about $91,870 in national buying power — ranking Montana #35 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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MRI Technologist pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,030
$34.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$86,950
$41.80/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,020
$48.57/hr

MRI Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $86,950 $91,870
Idaho $101,680 $106,478 −$14,730
Wyoming $92,010 $99,265 −$5,060
North Dakota $80,610 $90,615 +$6,340
South Dakota $77,010 $86,932 +$9,940

MRI Technologist in Montana: FAQ

How much do MRI technologists make in Montana?

Mri technologists in Montana earn a median of $86,950 per year ($41.80 per hour), compared with $95,480 nationally.

Does Montana pay MRI technologists well?

At $86,950, Montana pays 9% below the national median for MRI technologists. An estimated 150 work in the state.

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