Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,320 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Rochester earn between $80,100 and $97,090.
- $74K10th
- $80K25th
- $81KMedian
- $97K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,990 | $7,166 | $41.34 |
| Median | $81,180 | $6,765 | $39.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,100 | $6,675 | $38.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,090 | $8,091 | $46.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Rochester earn 22% less than the New York average ($110,030) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $85,990 | $81,180 | $73,930 | $98,320 | 250 |
| New York | $110,030 | $113,270 | $81,180 | $133,420 | 3,240 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $85,990, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $65,200 a year, or $5,433 a month and $2,508 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $85,990 buys what about $88,618 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 7th of 7 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($115,940).
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in New York
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 Rochester: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Rochester?
$41.34 an hour on average, and $39.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Rochester?
About $65,200 a year ($5,433 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,990. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.83, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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