MRI Technologist Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Average MRI Technologist Salary

$33.56/hour

The average salary for a MRI Technologist in Kansas City, MO is $33.56 per hour. This is 9% higher than the Missouri average of $30.45.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

MRI Technologist salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$33.56/hour

Kansas City, MO

49% lower than the US average.

$30.45/hour

Missouri

64% lower than the US average.

$50.02/hour

United States

How MRI Technologist Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 24% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.49.

Nashville, Tennessee

$46/hour

This is 16% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.49.

Franklin, Tennessee

$42/hour

This is 9% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.49.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for MRI Technologists?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays MRI Technologists the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($38) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($27). Lee's Summit, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for MRI Technologists is $34 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 50% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$50$80
Kansas City, Missouri$38$45
Lee's Summit, Missouri$27$100

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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