Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary in Tennessee
What magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,610$37.79 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $95,480
Middle half earn$67,630 – $82,770Top 10%: $97,870+
Jobs1,3501.47× the U.S. concentration
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $82,470 | $39.65 | 350 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $80,790 | $38.84 | 270 |
| Knoxville, TN | $77,080 | $37.06 | 190 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $76,840 | $36.94 | 170 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $74,910 | $36.02 | 80 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $70,980 | $34.12 | 60 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $70,540 | $33.92 | 40 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $64,830 | $31.17 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay in similar states
North Dakota · $80,610 West Virginia · $80,490 Alabama · $78,890 Arkansas · $78,780 Louisiana · $77,510 South Dakota · $77,010
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make in Tennessee?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Tennessee earned a median of $78,610 a year ($37.79 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $95,480. The middle half earned $67,630 to $82,770.
Where in Tennessee do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $82,470.
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.