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

MRI Technologist Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual in North Carolina
$85,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.93/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

groups Employed in NC
1,180
public U.S. Median
$95,480
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$90,240 #42 of 51

MRI Technologist pay in North Carolina, explained

Mri technologists in North Carolina earn a median of $85,120 per year ($40.93 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $95,480. Entry-level workers earn around $63,940, while the most experienced MRI technologists reach about $101,240. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Carolina.

Is $85,120 good pay in North Carolina?

Adjusted for North Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $85,120 is worth about $90,240 in national buying power — ranking North Carolina #42 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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MRI Technologist pay by experience in North Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,940
$30.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$85,120
$40.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,240
$48.67/hr

MRI Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NC
North Carolina (here) $85,120 $90,240
Virginia $98,640 $97,563 −$13,520
Georgia $92,060 $95,604 −$6,940
South Carolina $83,550 $89,121 +$1,570
Tennessee $78,610 $85,567 +$6,510

MRI Technologist in North Carolina: FAQ

How much do MRI technologists make in North Carolina?

Mri technologists in North Carolina earn a median of $85,120 per year ($40.93 per hour), compared with $95,480 nationally.

Does North Carolina pay MRI technologists well?

At $85,120, North Carolina pays 11% below the national median for MRI technologists. An estimated 1,180 work in the state.

MRI Technologist salary in other states

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