Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,890 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in New Orleans earn between $68,840 and $95,540.
- $69K10th
- $69K25th
- $79KMedian
- $96K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,370 | $6,864 | $39.60 |
| Median | $79,030 | $6,586 | $38.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,840 | $5,737 | $33.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,540 | $7,962 | $45.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in New Orleans earn 10% more than the Louisiana average ($74,770) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $82,370 | $79,030 | $68,840 | $107,890 | 130 |
| Louisiana | $74,770 | $77,510 | $50,830 | $99,060 | 510 |
| United States | $96,120 | $95,480 | $68,890 | $127,670 | 43,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary after taxes in New Orleans
On the average salary of $82,370, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $64,692 a year, or $5,391 a month and $2,488 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is New Orleans a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $82,370 buys what about $88,955 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 1st of 3 Louisiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- New Orleans$82,370
- Baton Rouge$80,770
- Slidell$78,240
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in Louisiana
Highest-paying cities for magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($160,650).
- Vallejo, CA$160,650
- San Jose, CA$155,780
- San Francisco, CA$140,480
- Sacramento, CA$138,000
- Seattle, WA$130,650
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in New Orleans: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in New Orleans?
$39.60 an hour on average, and $38.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $64,692 a year ($5,391 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,370.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2035; area New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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