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

A typical MRI Tech in Massachusetts earns about $53.17 per hour ($110,600 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that works out to roughly $9,217 a month and $2,127 a week, figures calculated from the annual median pay. Pay for this role covers hospitals, imaging centers, and outpatient clinics across the state.

Massachusetts pay runs 16% above the national figure of $95,480 for MRI Techs, according to the same May 2025 data. That gap places Massachusetts 8th among all 51 states and the District of Columbia for MRI Tech pay. About 1,490 MRI Techs work in Massachusetts, compared with 43,390 nationwide, giving a sense of scale for a smaller but well-paid workforce.

Entry-level positions in Massachusetts typically offer around $29.98 an hour, or about $62,360 a year, for MRI Techs just starting out. That figure reflects new graduates and those early in their imaging careers, often in smaller facilities or with less specialized experience. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $110,600 within the first several years on the job. Additional certifications in specialties like breast MRI or cardiac imaging can speed that climb.

Experienced MRI Techs in Massachusetts often earn upwards of $63.88 an hour, or around $132,870 a year, once they've built specialized skills and seniority. The top 10% of earners make over $146,880 a year, a level typically reached in larger hospital systems or advanced imaging roles. That leaves a spread of $84,520 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, experience, and city all shape where an individual lands within that range.

Massachusetts MRI Tech pay rose from $84,830 in 2015 to $110,600 in 2025, a gain of $25,770 over the decade. That's a 30% increase in typical pay over ten years, with much of the rise landing after 2020, when pay climbed from $86,790 that year to $95,220 in 2021. The increase continued through 2022 and 2024 before reaching last year's figure.

Nationally, MRI Tech pay rose 41% over the same decade, a faster pace than the 30% increase seen in Massachusetts. That gap tracks with Massachusetts already starting from a higher base in 2015. For someone entering the field now, pay has moved up steadily over the past ten years, though no rate of future increase is guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in the Boston metro area, where MRI Techs earn $123,910 a year ($59.57 an hour), about 12% above the statewide figure of $110,600. Warwick follows at $107,650 a year, and Springfield comes in at $105,910. All figures cover each city's full metro area, not just city limits.

Worcester pays the least among the state's tracked cities, with MRI Techs earning $104,940 a year ($50.45 an hour), a spread of $18,970 between Worcester and Boston. Boston also has the largest MRI Tech workforce in the state, with 1,160 employed there. That gap generally tracks the higher cost of living in the Boston area.

Massachusetts compares closely with its neighbors. New York pays slightly more, at $113,270 a year, about 2% above Massachusetts. Connecticut ($106,330), New Hampshire ($105,420), Rhode Island ($105,060), and Vermont ($103,070) all pay less, with Vermont trailing furthest, 7% below the Massachusetts figure. Licensure often carries over between neighboring states through reciprocity or endorsement, though applicants should confirm specifics with each state's board.

MRI Techs in Massachusetts typically earn $110,600 a year, a figure that has climbed 30% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience level, from entry-level positions near $62,360 to top earners above $146,880. Readers weighing a move into the field can check the Massachusetts licensing or registry page for current requirements, and the city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to start.