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

A typical MRI Tech in Indiana earns about $41.77 per hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to $86,880 per year, or roughly $7,240 a month and $1,671 a week when calculated from the annual figure. Pay varies by employer and by city within the state.

Indiana's typical pay sits 9% below the national figure of $95,480 a year ($45.91 an hour), according to the same May 2025 data. The state ranks 34th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia for MRI Tech pay. Indiana employs about 1,030 MRI Techs, compared with 43,390 nationwide. Lower pay in the state often tracks a lower cost of living.

Entry-level positions in Indiana typically offer around $30.91 an hour, or about $64,300 a year, according to the May 2025 wage data. Pay in this range reflects Techs who are newer to the role or working in lower-paying settings. Within a few years, pay for most Techs moves up toward the state's typical figure of $86,880 a year. Experience, credentials, and location all play a part in how quickly that happens.

Experienced MRI Techs in Indiana often earn upwards of $47.77 an hour ($99,360 a year), the range typical for senior staff in busier settings. The top 10% of earners make over $102,690 a year, or $49.37 an hour. That leaves a spread of $38,390 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, years of experience, and which city a Tech works in typically account for most of that difference.

Indiana's typical MRI Tech pay has risen from $63,090 in 2015 to $86,880 in 2025, a gain of $23,790. That works out to a 38% increase over the decade, according to the government wage data trend. The rise has been steady rather than sudden, tracking upward nearly every year since 2015.

Nationally, MRI Tech pay climbed 41% over the same decade, a slightly faster pace than Indiana's rise. For someone starting out now, that decade of data shows pay has moved up consistently, though it offers no guarantee about future years. Indiana's typical pay has grown at a close but slightly slower rate than the national figure over that span.

Pay runs highest in the Naperville metro area, where MRI Techs earn $100,730 a year ($48.43 an hour), about 16% above the state figure. Michigan City and La Porte follow closely at $98,740 a year. Lafayette and West Lafayette pay $95,810 a year, also above the state's typical figure. These figures reflect each city's full metro area rather than the city alone.

At the other end, Bloomington pays the least among Indiana's metro areas, with MRI Techs earning $80,860 a year ($38.88 an hour). That's a spread of $19,870 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas in the state. Naperville also has the largest MRI Tech workforce among Indiana's metro areas, with 1,930 employed there. Higher pay in bigger metro areas usually comes with a higher cost of living.

Indiana's neighbors show a mixed picture. Illinois pays MRI Techs about 10% more than Indiana, with a typical figure of $95,380 a year. Kentucky pays the least among the group, at $82,200 a year, while Michigan is close behind at $84,620 and Ohio nearly matches Indiana at $87,670. Licensure in Indiana can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary and should be confirmed directly.

MRI Techs in Indiana typically earn $86,880 a year ($41.77 an hour), a figure that has climbed 38% over the past decade. Readers considering the field can check Indiana's licensing or registry board for current requirements, and compare local figures through the city-level pages for places like Naperville, Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne before deciding where to start a search.