How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make in Tennessee?
$78,610a year
Median yearly pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Tennessee. That is $37.79 an hour or $6,551 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.79
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,310Median: $78,610Highest 10%: $97,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 25th | $67,630 | $32.51 | |
| Median | $78,610 | $37.79 | |
| 75th | $82,770 | $39.79 | |
| 90th | $97,870 | $47.05 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $82,470 |
| Memphis, TN | $80,790 |
| Knoxville, TN | $77,080 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $76,840 |
| Kingsport, TN | $74,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists.
| 45. West Virginia | $80,490 |
| 46. Alabama | $78,890 |
| 47. Arkansas | $78,780 |
| 48. Tennessee | $78,610 |
| 49. Louisiana | $77,510 |
| 50. South Dakota | $77,010 |
| 51. Mississippi | $71,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $37.79 ($78,610 a year).
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $78,610 against $95,480 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for magnetic resonance imaging technologist pay?
Tennessee ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays magnetic resonance imaging technologists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $82,470 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.