How Much Does an MRI Tech Make in Alaska in 2026?

A typical MRI Tech in Alaska earns about $57.99 per hour, or $120,610 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $10,051 a month and $2,319 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. Pay in the state covers imaging work across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialty centers in Anchorage and beyond.

That pay sits 26% above the national figure of $95,480 a year for MRI Techs, and it ranks Alaska 5th out of 51 states and D.C. for this occupation. About 100 MRI Techs work in Alaska, a small workforce compared with the 43,390 nationwide, but the pay gap holds regardless of size.

Entry-level positions in Alaska typically offer around $46.24 an hour, or about $96,180 a year. Some entry roles pay slightly more, with the next tier at $48.04 an hour, or $99,920 a year. Pay in this field tends to move toward the statewide typical figure of $120,610 within a few years of experience.

Experienced MRI Techs in Alaska often earn upwards of $60.39 an hour, or $125,610 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $61.06 an hour, or $127,010 a year. The spread between entry-level and top pay runs about $30,830 a year, with setting, years of experience, and city typically separating the two groups.

Alaska's MRI Tech pay rose from $77,390 in 2015 to $120,610 in 2025, a gain of $43,220. That's a 56% increase over the decade, with pay climbing in most years along the way, aside from small dips in 2016, 2022, and 2024. The steadiest gains came in the back half of the decade, pushing pay well past the $100,000 mark by 2023.

Nationally, MRI Tech pay rose 41% over the same decade, so Alaska's rise outpaced the national trend. Pay in this field has moved up steadily in Alaska, and someone starting now enters at a higher point than techs did ten years ago, though future gains are not guaranteed. That trend reflects broader wage growth across Alaska's health care sector, not a guarantee for any single employer.

Anchorage, the only metro area with separately reported MRI Tech pay in Alaska, pays $121,660 a year ($58.49 an hour), about 1% above the statewide figure of $120,610. Anchorage is also home to the state's entire measured MRI Tech workforce, with 70 of the state's roughly 100 positions. Figures cover the full Anchorage metro area, not just the city center.

With only one city reporting separate figures, pay for MRI Techs is fairly uniform across Alaska, closely tracking the statewide figure wherever the job is based. Alaska's high cost of living, especially in remote and rural areas, factors into pay levels across the state, including in Anchorage. That consistency means the state figures already provide a reliable estimate for MRI Techs working outside Anchorage as well.

MRI Techs in Alaska typically earn $120,610 a year, a figure that has climbed 56% over the past decade. Pay sits well above the national figure and ranks among the highest in the country for this occupation. For specifics on requirements, check Alaska's licensing or registry page, and for local figures, see the Anchorage city page, since pay stays fairly consistent across the state.