Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Trenton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,200 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Trenton earn between $92,150 and $105,320.
- $84K10th
- $92K25th
- $102KMedian
- $105K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,690 | $8,308 | $47.93 |
| Median | $102,450 | $8,538 | $49.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,150 | $7,679 | $44.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,320 | $8,777 | $50.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Trenton vs. New Jersey and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Trenton earn 6% less than the New Jersey average ($106,180) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | $99,690 | $102,450 | $83,560 | $115,200 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $106,180 | $103,930 | $80,850 | $130,800 | 1,250 |
| 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 Trenton
On the average salary of $99,690, a single filer in Trenton takes home about $74,802 a year, or $6,233 a month and $2,877 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
Is Trenton a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Trenton area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.2), so the average $99,690 buys what about $96,618 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Trenton ($63,490). A typical home costs $446,377, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other New Jersey cities
Trenton ranks 1st of 3 New Jersey metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Trenton$99,690
- Vineland$98,280
- Atlantic City$97,130
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in New Jersey
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 Trenton: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Trenton?
$47.93 an hour on average, and $49.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Trenton?
About $74,802 a year ($6,233 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,690. New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Trenton than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Trenton-Princeton, NJ (45940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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