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

A typical MRI Tech in Minnesota earns about $48.51 per hour, or $100,900 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to roughly $8,408 a month and $1,940 a week, figures calculated from the annual number. Those numbers describe typical pay across the state, before accounting for experience or location within Minnesota.

That places Minnesota about 6% above the national figure of $95,480 a year, and the state ranks 18th among the 51 states and Washington, D.C. for MRI Tech pay. Minnesota employs about 710 MRI Techs, compared with 43,390 nationwide, according to the same May 2025 data. The higher figure lines up with Minnesota's cost of living, which runs above the national mark in its larger metro areas.

Entry-level MRI Techs in Minnesota typically start around $40.00 an hour, or about $83,200 a year, according to the same wage data. Pay in this range covers positions still building experience and clinical hours. Within a few years, most techs move closer to the state's typical pay of $100,900 a year as they gain experience and certifications.

Experienced MRI Techs in Minnesota often earn upwards of $106,620 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $111,600 a year ($53.65 an hour). That leaves a spread of $28,400 between entry-level and top-tier pay. The gap tends to reflect years of experience, the clinical setting, and which city a tech works in.

Minnesota MRI Tech pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, rising from $70,830 in 2015 to $100,900 in 2025, a gain of $30,070, or 42%. Most of that increase happened gradually year over year, though pay moved up sharply between 2022 and 2023, climbing from $82,770 to $95,970. That single-year jump stands out as the largest step in the ten-year record.

Nationally, MRI Tech pay rose 41% over the same decade, just below Minnesota's 42% gain. Minnesota's rise has kept pace with the national trend rather than falling behind it. For someone starting out now, that decade of increases shows pay has moved up consistently, though nothing about future raises is guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in Minneapolis, where MRI Techs typically earn $104,320 a year ($50.15 an hour), about 3% above the statewide figure. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city itself. Rochester follows closely, with typical pay matching the statewide figure at $100,900 a year ($48.51 an hour).

Pay runs lower in Duluth, where MRI Techs typically earn $96,980 a year ($46.63 an hour), the lowest of the three cities reported. That is a spread of $7,340 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in the state's data. Minneapolis also has the largest MRI Tech workforce in Minnesota, with about 430 positions, compared with 50 in Rochester and 40 in Duluth. The gap between cities often tracks differences in local living costs.

Minnesota's MRI Tech pay outpaces every neighboring state. Wisconsin comes closest, at $94,720 a year, about 6% below Minnesota's $100,900 typical pay. South Dakota pays the least among the group, at $77,010 a year, a 24% gap, with Iowa and North Dakota falling in between at $81,420 and $80,610. Licensing requirements are similar enough across the region that an MRI Tech credential earned in Minnesota can often be endorsed into a neighboring state without starting over.

Minnesota MRI Techs typically earn $100,900 a year ($48.51 an hour), a figure that has risen 42% over the past decade and now sits about 6% above the national rate. Anyone considering the role in Minnesota should check the state's licensing and registry requirements for exact steps, and review city-level pages for local figures in Minneapolis, Rochester, and Duluth before deciding where to work.