MRI Technologist Salary Guide: Cherokee, NC

Average MRI Technologist Salary

$24.06/hour

The average salary for a MRI Technologist in Cherokee, NC is $24.06 per hour. This is 121% lower than the North Carolina average of $53.09.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$24.06/hour

Cherokee, NC

120% lower than the US average.

$53.09/hour

North Carolina

This is equal to the US average

$52.94/hour

United States

How MRI Technologist Salaries in Cherokee Compare to Other Cities

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Waynesville, North Carolina

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Brevard, North Carolina

$60/hour

This is 60% higher than the Cherokee average of $24.06.

Asheville, North Carolina

$26/hour

This is 9% higher than the Cherokee average of $24.06.

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

Brevard, North Carolina pays MRI Technologists the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Charlotte, North Carolina ($45). Brevard, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the Cherokee, NC average for Allied Health Professionals is $24 per hour — Brevard, North Carolina pays 149% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Brevard, North Carolina$60$75
Charlotte, North Carolina$45$58

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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