MRI Technologist Salary Guide: Belmont, NC

Average MRI Technologist Salary

$33.45/hour

The average salary for a MRI Technologist in Belmont, NC is $33.45 per hour. This is 83% lower than the North Carolina average of $61.26.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

MRI Technologist salaries in Belmont, NC compared to State and National Averages

$33.45/hour

Belmont, NC

63% lower than the US average.

$61.26/hour

North Carolina

11% higher than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How MRI Technologist Salaries in Belmont Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$66/hour

This is 60% higher than the Belmont average of $26.63.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$60/hour

This is 56% higher than the Belmont average of $26.63.

Charleston, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 32% higher than the Belmont average of $26.63.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for MRI Technologists?

Asheville, North Carolina pays MRI Technologists the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, North Carolina ($63) and Waynesville, North Carolina ($60). Asheville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Belmont, NC average for MRI Technologists is $33 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 97% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina$66$100
Hendersonville, North Carolina$63$100
Waynesville, North Carolina$60$74
Charlotte, North Carolina$45$51

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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