What magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $90,930 | $43.72 | 280 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $95,950 | $46.13 | 160 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $83,030 | $39.92 | 130 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $86,870 | $41.77 | 130 |
| Wilmington, NC | $83,650 | $40.22 | 70 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $81,890 | $39.37 | 60 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $80,340 | $38.62 | 60 |
| Asheville, NC | $82,250 | $39.54 | 50 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $80,870 | $38.88 | 50 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $80,420 | $38.66 | 50 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $79,460 | $38.20 | 30 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $86,130 | $41.41 | 30 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in North Carolina earned a median of $85,120 a year ($40.93 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $95,480. The middle half earned $79,460 to $95,920.
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $95,950.
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.