Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Asheville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,790 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Asheville earn between $81,500 and $88,360.
- $47K10th
- $82K25th
- $82KMedian
- $88K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,480 | $6,957 | $40.13 |
| Median | $82,250 | $6,854 | $39.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,500 | $6,792 | $39.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,360 | $7,363 | $42.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Asheville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Asheville earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($84,860) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $83,480 | $82,250 | $47,100 | $103,790 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $84,860 | $85,120 | $63,940 | $101,240 | 1,180 |
| 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 Asheville
On the average salary of $83,480, a single filer in Asheville takes home about $64,736 a year, or $5,395 a month and $2,490 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Asheville a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $83,480 buys what about $86,502 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Asheville ($46,870). A typical home costs $428,742, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other North Carolina cities
Asheville ranks 6th of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Winston-Salem pays the most ($88,750).
- Winston-Salem$88,750
- Wilmington$87,040
- Charlotte$86,840
- Greensboro$86,340
- Hickory$85,390
- Asheville$83,480
- Fayetteville$81,310
- Raleigh$80,280
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in North Carolina
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 Asheville: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Asheville?
$40.14 an hour on average, and $39.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Asheville?
About $64,736 a year ($5,395 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,480.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Asheville than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Asheville, NC (11700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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