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

A typical MRI Tech in Oklahoma earns about $42.06 per hour ($87,480 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $7,290 a month, or $1,682 a week, calculated from the annual figure. Pay varies by city, employer, and years of experience, but this is where most MRI Techs in the state land.

That figure sits 8% below the national median of $95,480 for MRI Techs, according to the same May 2025 data. Oklahoma ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories on this measure. About 400 MRI Techs work across the state, a modest workforce that still supports pay comparisons at the city level.

Entry-level positions in Oklahoma typically offer around $36.99 an hour, or about $76,950 a year, according to the same wage data. Pay tends to move toward the typical $87,480 figure within the first few years on the job. New MRI Techs often start in hospital settings before moving into outpatient imaging centers or specialty clinics.

Experienced MRI Techs in Oklahoma often earn upwards of $47.17 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $101,680 a year. That leaves a $24,730 spread between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years on the job, and which city an MRI Tech works in all factor into where someone lands within that range.

Oklahoma MRI Tech pay has risen steadily over the past decade, from $58,840 in 2015 to $87,480 in 2025. That's a gain of $28,640, or 49%, according to government wage data spanning that period. The increase has been fairly consistent year over year, without sharp jumps or pullbacks.

Nationally, MRI Tech pay grew 41% over the same ten years, so Oklahoma's rise has outpaced the national trend. For someone starting out now, that history shows pay has moved up consistently. It offers no guarantee about future increases, but the decade-long direction has been upward in both the state and the country as a whole.

Pay runs highest in Oklahoma City, where MRI Techs earn $92,050 a year (about $44.26 an hour), roughly 5% above the statewide figure of $87,480. Tulsa follows closely, with MRI Techs there earning $87,450 a year, just under the state figure. Between the two, Oklahoma City holds a modest edge for anyone considering a move within the state.

Tulsa is the lowest-paying metro area in the state for this role, at $87,450 a year (about $42.04 an hour), putting the city spread at $4,600. Oklahoma City also carries the largest MRI Tech workforce, with 210 employed there compared to 110 in Tulsa. Both figures cover each metro area, not just city limits. Pay is fairly uniform across Oklahoma's two metro areas, and the gap tracks with Oklahoma City's higher cost of living.

Among neighboring states, Colorado pays the most, with MRI Techs there earning $105,380 a year, 20% above Oklahoma's figure. Texas also pays more, at $96,780, an 11% edge. Arkansas pays the least among neighbors, at $78,780, about 10% below Oklahoma, while Missouri and Kansas both run about 5% lower. Licensure earned in Oklahoma can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary and should be confirmed directly.

MRI Techs in Oklahoma typically earn $87,480 a year today, up 49% over the past decade from $58,840 in 2015. That pay sits below the national figure but has kept pace with broader wage growth in the field. Anyone considering this path in Oklahoma should check the state's licensing or registry requirements and review city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.