Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,760 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Pittsburgh earn between $71,770 and $91,660.
- $39K10th
- $72K25th
- $81KMedian
- $92K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,040 | $6,587 | $38.00 |
| Median | $81,040 | $6,753 | $38.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,770 | $5,981 | $34.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,660 | $7,638 | $44.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Pittsburgh earn 9% less than the Pennsylvania average ($87,080) and 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $79,040 | $81,040 | $39,020 | $101,760 | 310 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,080 | $91,120 | $51,280 | $107,990 | 2,250 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $79,040, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $62,008 a year, or $5,167 a month and $2,385 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $79,040 buys what about $83,489 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 7th of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Reading pays the most ($97,800).
- Reading$97,800
- Allentown$94,840
- Philadelphia$94,440
- York$84,270
- Harrisburg$82,010
- Lancaster$80,410
- Pittsburgh$79,040
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$38.00 an hour on average, and $38.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $62,008 a year ($5,167 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,040. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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