How Much Does an MRI Tech Make in New Hampshire in 2026?

A typical MRI Technologist in New Hampshire earns about $50.68 per hour, or $105,420 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $8,785 a month and $2,027 a week, both figures calculated from the annual number. Pay can vary by employer, setting, and city, but this represents typical earnings for the role across the state.

New Hampshire's typical pay runs 10% above the national figure of $95,480 a year ($45.91 an hour), placing the state 10th among all 51 states and the District of Columbia. Only a handful of states pay MRI Techs more. The state's 270 MRI Techs make up a small workforce compared with larger states, but pay here remains solidly ahead of the national figure.

Entry-level MRI Tech positions in New Hampshire typically offer around $38.37 an hour, or about $79,800 a year, according to the May 2025 wage data. Some new hires start closer to $41.96 an hour, or $87,280 a year, depending on the employer and setting. Pay tends to move toward the typical figure of $50.68 an hour within the first few years on the job.

Experienced MRI Techs in New Hampshire often earn upwards of $51.01 an hour, or $106,100 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $57.23 an hour, or $119,030 a year. That puts the spread between entry-level and top pay at $39,230 a year. Experience, work setting, and city location tend to separate the two ends of that range.

New Hampshire MRI Tech pay has risen steadily over the past decade, climbing from $70,510 in 2015 to $105,420 in 2025. That's a gain of $34,910, a 50% increase over ten years. The rise has been consistent year over year, with no significant pullbacks along the way.

That 50% rise outpaces the national decade increase of 41%, meaning New Hampshire pay has grown faster than the country as a whole. The gains came steadily rather than in one sudden jump. For someone starting out now, this history shows pay has moved up consistently over the past ten years, though nothing about future increases is guaranteed.

MRI Tech pay runs highest in the Cambridge-Newton metro area, where typical pay reaches $123,910 a year ($59.57 an hour), about 18% above the statewide figure. Manchester and Nashua, the state's two largest cities, pay a bit less, with typical earnings of $105,470 a year ($50.71 an hour) in each. Pay across New Hampshire's largest metro areas stays fairly close to the state figure overall.

Nashua sits at the lower end among the state's listed cities, with typical pay of $105,470 a year, putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $18,440. Cambridge also has the largest MRI Tech workforce among these areas, with about 1,160 professionals. These figures reflect each area's full metro region, and higher pay in a metro area like Cambridge often tracks a higher cost of living.

New Hampshire's typical MRI Tech pay compares closely with its neighbors. Massachusetts pays somewhat more, at $110,600 a year, about 5% above New Hampshire's figure, while Maine pays notably less, at $94,140 a year, about 11% below. Vermont sits close behind New Hampshire at $103,070, about 2% lower. MRI Tech licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across state lines.

MRI Techs in New Hampshire typically earn $105,420 a year, with pay that has climbed 50% over the past decade and now runs ahead of the national figure. Anyone considering the role should check New Hampshire's licensing and registry requirements before applying for positions, and review city-level pages for local pay figures in areas like Manchester, Nashua, or the Cambridge-Newton metro area. Pay can also vary by employer type and shift, so it's worth comparing offers directly.