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MRI tech salary in Ohio

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$87,670median pay per year in Ohio, or $42.15 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $74,310lowest 10% earn less
  2. $80,62025th percentile
  3. $87,670median
  4. $96,69075th percentile
  5. $101,860top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $95,480[3]

The median pay for an mri tech in Ohio was $87,670 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $7,810 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
1,840[4]
Rank by median pay
31 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−8.2%[6]

How much do MRI teches make in Ohio?

The median wage for an mri tech in Ohio was $87,670 a year, or $42.15 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was a little higher at $87,950[7]. Across the US, the median was $95,480, so Ohio came in $7,810 (8.2%) lower[3][6]. Ohio had the 31st highest median among the 50 states and DC[5]. Compared with all jobs in Ohio, where the median was $49,380, an mri tech earned $38,290 more[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $74,310 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $101,860[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $80,620 and $96,690[2].

By metro area, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN had the highest median at $93,600[10]. Columbus, OH was at $90,530 and Cleveland, OH was at $87,670[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers, part-time and full-time. It leaves out the self-employed, and it does not include bonuses outside regular production pay or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Ohio vs US pay

Pay for MRI teches in Ohio next to the national figures[1][3].

OHUS
Median per year$87,670[1]$95,480[3]
Median per hour$42.15[1]$45.91[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$74,310[2]$68,890[13]
Top 10% earn more than$101,860[2]$127,670[13]
Jobs1,840[4]43,390[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio with the most jobs for MRI teches, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN[11]$93,600490
Cleveland, OH$87,670380
Columbus, OH$90,530380
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$87,190150
Akron, OH$91,970130
Toledo, OH$81,61080
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$89,01060
Canton-Massillon, OH$89,35050

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for MRI teches in the states that border Ohio, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Pennsylvania[14]$91,1202,250
Indiana$86,8801,030
Michigan$84,6201,270
Kentucky$82,200650
West Virginia$80,490190

Median pay for MRI teches in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for MRI teches are projected to grow 7.7% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an mri tech make in Ohio?
The median was $87,670 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $87,950[7].
How much does an mri tech make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly wage was $42.15[1]. At the 10th percentile the hourly wage was $35.73, and at the 90th it was $48.97[17].
Which city in Ohio pays an mri tech the most?
Among the 9 metro areas with a published median, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN had the highest at $93,600 a year[10].
Is Ohio a good state for an mri tech?
Ohio had the 31st highest median annual wage out of the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was $7,810 (8.2%) lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an mri tech in Ohio?
This is a US figure, not an Ohio one. Across the US, the typical entry education is an associate's degree[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Ohio was $87,670 per year and $42.15 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Ohio: 10th percentile $74,310, 25th percentile $80,620, 75th percentile $96,690, 90th percentile $101,860. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in the US as a whole was $95,480 per year and $45.91 per hour, with about 43,390 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 1,840 people worked as Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 31st highest median annual wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Ohio ($87,670) was $7,810 (8.2%) lower than the US median ($95,480). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Ohio was $87,950 per year and $42.28 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Ohio was $38,290 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 9 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN had the highest median annual wage, $93,600. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in the US: 10th percentile $68,890, 25th percentile $81,040, 75th percentile $106,340, 90th percentile $127,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in states that border Ohio (highest first): Pennsylvania $91,120; Indiana $86,880; Michigan $84,620; Kentucky $82,200; West Virginia $80,490. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists is projected to grow 7.7% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 2,300 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Ohio: 10th percentile $35.73, 25th percentile $38.76, 75th percentile $46.48, 90th percentile $48.97. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Ohio. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.