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

A typical MRI Technologist in Texas earns about $46.53 per hour, or $96,780 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $8,065 a month and $1,861 a week, based on the annual figure. Pay varies by city, employer, and years of experience across the state.

Texas pay runs 1% above the national figure of $95,480 a year, or $45.91 an hour, for MRI Technologists, according to the same data. That places Texas 22nd among the 51 states and D.C. for MRI Tech pay. About 2,930 MRI Technologists work in Texas, compared with 43,390 nationwide, giving the state a sizable share of the profession's workforce.

Entry-level MRI Technologists in Texas typically start around $36.98 an hour, or about $76,920 a year, according to the same wage data. Pay tends to rise steadily within the first few years on the job. Techs who move beyond entry-level roles typically reach the state's typical pay of $46.53 an hour within a few years of hands-on experience.

Experienced MRI Technologists in Texas often earn upwards of $50.95 an hour, or around $105,980 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $114,160 a year. That is a spread of $37,240 between entry-level and top-tier pay, a gap that typically tracks work setting, years of experience, and city.

MRI Technologist pay in Texas rose from $69,160 in 2015 to $96,780 in 2025, according to a decade of government wage data. That is a gain of $27,620, or 40%, over ten years. The increase was steady rather than a huge single jump, with pay climbing most years along the way.

Nationally, MRI Tech pay rose 41% over the same decade, putting Texas's growth almost in line with the national trend. Texas's 40% rise came in just one point behind the national pace. For someone starting an MRI Tech career in Texas now, that decade of steady gains shows pay has moved upward over time. Past growth does not guarantee future increases.

MRI Tech pay runs highest in The Woodlands and Houston, where the typical MRI Technologist earns $102,570 a year, about 6% above the statewide figure. Pasadena matches that same figure. Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington follow closely at $102,490 a year. These figures reflect each city's full metro area rather than the city limits alone.

Pay runs lowest in Lubbock, where MRI Technologists typically earn $77,140 a year, a spread of $25,430 between the state's highest- and lowest-paying cities. Arlington has the largest MRI Tech workforce in the state, with 950 workers earning a typical $102,490 a year. Higher pay in cities like Houston and Dallas usually tracks a higher cost of living, not just demand for the role.

Texas pays MRI Technologists more than each of its neighboring states. New Mexico's typical pay runs 9% lower at $87,850 a year, and Oklahoma trails by 10% at $87,480. The gap widens further with Arkansas, where typical pay is 19% lower at $78,780, and Louisiana, 20% lower at $77,510. MRI licensure earned in Texas can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary.

MRI Technologists in Texas typically earn $96,780 a year, or $46.53 an hour, up 40% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience, so readers weighing a move or a new position can check the Texas licensing and registry requirements for the credentialing process, and review city-level pages for local pay figures in places like Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.