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

A typical MRI Tech in Oregon earns about $58.62 per hour, or $121,920 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that comes out to roughly $10,160 a month and about $2,345 a week. Those figures represent typical pay for the occupation across the state.

That pay runs 28% above the national figure of $95,480 a year (or $45.91 an hour), according to the same data. Oregon ranks 4th among all 51 states and territories for MRI Tech pay. About 510 MRI Techs work in the state, compared with 43,390 nationwide.

Entry-level positions in Oregon typically offer around $47.65 an hour, or about $99,110 a year, according to the same wage data. Pay for new MRI Techs tends to move toward the typical figure of $121,920 a year within a few years on the job. Many entry-level roles start in hospital settings before techs move into higher-paying facilities or specialties.

Experienced MRI Techs in Oregon often earn upwards of $62.54 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $131,680 a year. That leaves a spread of $32,570 between entry-level and top pay in the state. Setting, years of experience, and city all tend to separate the two ends of that range, with imaging centers and specialty hospitals often paying more than general practices.

Oregon MRI Tech pay has climbed from $82,100 in 2015 to $121,920 in 2025, a gain of $39,820 over the decade. That works out to a 49% rise in typical pay over ten years. The increase has been fairly steady year over year, without sharp drops along the way.

Nationally, MRI Tech pay rose 41% over the same decade, so Oregon's gain outpaced the national trend by 8 percentage points. Growth was not perfectly even; the sharpest single-year jump came between 2024 and 2025, when typical pay rose from $110,160 to $121,920. For someone starting an MRI Tech career in Oregon now, pay has moved up substantially over the past ten years. Past growth is no guarantee of future increases.

Pay runs highest in Salem, where MRI Techs typically earn $121,920 a year ($58.62 an hour), matching the statewide figure exactly. Eugene and Springfield follow at $112,370 a year ($54.03 an hour) each. These figures reflect each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

Springfield pays the least among Oregon's tracked cities, at $112,370 a year, putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $9,550. Portland employs the most MRI Techs in the state, with 330 working in the metro area, paying $120,650 a year ($58.00 an hour), close to the state figure despite not topping it. Cities with higher costs of living, such as Portland and Salem, tend to offset that cost through higher pay.

Oregon's MRI Tech pay sits close to its West Coast neighbors. California pays $124,000 a year, about 2% above Oregon, and Washington pays $122,750, about 1% above. Idaho and Nevada pay less, at $101,680 and $98,260, running 17% and 19% below Oregon. MRI Tech licensure or registry credentials earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state, though requirements vary.

MRI Techs in Oregon typically earn $121,920 a year, well above the national figure, after a 49% rise over the past decade. That growth has outpaced the national trend, and pay is fairly consistent across the state's largest cities. Readers considering the field should check Oregon's licensing or registry board page for current requirements, and review city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.