Median pay$77,510$37.26 per hour
vs U.S.−19%U.S. median $95,480
Middle half earn$64,940 – $86,480Top 10%: $99,060+
Jobs5100.95× the U.S. concentration
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $79,030 | $38.00 | 130 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $84,280 | $40.52 | 70 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $81,220 | $39.05 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
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Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make in Louisiana?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Louisiana earned a median of $77,510 a year ($37.26 an hour) in May 2025, 19% less than the national median of $95,480. The middle half earned $64,940 to $86,480.
Where in Louisiana do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Baton Rouge, LA at $84,280.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.