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

MRI Technologist Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$87,850/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$42.24/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
140
public U.S. Median
$95,480
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,270 #29 of 51

MRI Technologist pay in New Mexico, explained

Mri technologists in New Mexico earn a median of $87,850 per year ($42.24 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $95,480. Entry-level workers earn around $75,030, while the most experienced MRI technologists reach about $99,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $87,850 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $87,850 is worth about $95,270 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #29 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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MRI Technologist pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,030
$36.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$87,850
$42.24/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$99,550
$47.86/hr

MRI Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $87,850 $95,270
Colorado $105,380 $102,259 −$17,530
Arizona $100,600 $99,924 −$12,750
Texas $96,780 $99,715 −$8,930
Utah $91,150 $92,197 −$3,300
Oklahoma $87,480 $99,587 +$370

MRI Technologist in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do MRI technologists make in New Mexico?

Mri technologists in New Mexico earn a median of $87,850 per year ($42.24 per hour), compared with $95,480 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay MRI technologists well?

At $87,850, New Mexico pays 8% below the national median for MRI technologists. An estimated 140 work in the state.

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