MRI Technologist Salary Guide: Memphis, TN

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Average MRI Technologist Salary

$27.90/hour

The average salary for a MRI Technologist in Memphis, TN is $27.90 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Tennessee average of $28.92.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

MRI Technologist salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages

$27.90/hour

Memphis, TN

91% lower than the US average.

$28.92/hour

Tennessee

85% lower than the US average.

$53.42/hour

United States

How MRI Technologist Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities

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Nashville, Tennessee

$41/hour

This is 48% higher than the Memphis average of $21.10.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 46% higher than the Memphis average of $21.10.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$38/hour

This is 44% higher than the Memphis average of $21.10.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for MRI Technologists?

Nashville, Tennessee pays MRI Technologists the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Franklin, Tennessee ($40) and Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($39). Gallatin, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for MRI Technologists is $28 per hour — Nashville, Tennessee pays 47% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee	$41	$59
Franklin, Tennessee	$40	$43
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$44
Lebanon, Tennessee	$38	$43
Gallatin, Tennessee	$27	$100

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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