Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Salary in New York, NY
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $118,360 a year — 24% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $86,153 take-home, or $7,179 a month.
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- Federal income tax$17,209
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,338
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,716
- New York income tax$5,943
- Take-home pay$86,153
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $4,153 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $82,001 ($6,833 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $94,420 | $45.39 | $70,724 | $5,894 |
| 25th percentile | $102,960 | $49.50 | $76,228 | $6,352 |
| Median (50th) | $118,360 | $56.90 | $86,153 | $7,179 |
| 75th percentile | $127,830 | $61.46 | $92,136 | $7,678 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $135,920 | $65.35 | $97,188 | $8,099 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $118,360 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median magnetic resonance imaging technologist's $86,153 take-home pay has the buying power of $76,538 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist jobs are about as common in New York, NY as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.14).
Best-paying cities for magnetic resonance imaging technologists, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $118,360 | $86,153 | $76,538 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 1 metros →
About the job: magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +7.7% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make in New York, NY?
The median magnetic resonance imaging technologist salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $118,360 a year, or about $56.90 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $102,960 and $127,830.
What is a magnetic resonance imaging technologist’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $118,360 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $86,153 a year ($7,179 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $5,943 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist?
Pay here is 24% above the national median of $95,480. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $76,538 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a magnetic resonance imaging technologist afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 33% of a median magnetic resonance imaging technologist’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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