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MRI Technologist in Idaho: Salary, License Requirements, and How to Start

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Idaho employs 170 mri technologists, with a statewide median of $101,680 and wide variation by city and experience. Here is the real wage data, the exact Idaho licensing picture, and where to train.

What Mri technologists Earn in Idaho (May 2025)

Idaho median pay: $101,680 (May 2025)
Starting range (10th percentile): $82,820
Experienced (75th percentile): $105,040
Top earners (90th percentile): $124,470
Employed in Idaho: 170
U.S. median (for comparison): $83,200 (May 2024)

Wages vary substantially by metro. Median annual pay for mri technologists in major Idaho markets:

Boise City: $102,270 (80 employed)

What That Pay Is Worth in Idaho

Prices in Idaho run about 4% below the national average (cost-of-living index 95.5 vs a U.S. baseline of 100, 2024), so the $101,680 median stretches to roughly $106,471 in national buying-power terms.

Job Outlook in Idaho (2024–2034)

Idaho is projected to grow mri technologists employment +22.6%, faster than the +7.0% projected nationally. The state expects about 10 openings a year, counting both growth and workers who retire or move on.

Idaho License and Certification Requirements

No state license; ARRT (MRI) or ARMRIT credential — regulated by the No Idaho state license — ARRT(MRI)/ARMRIT is the standard.

Idaho does not require a separate state license.
Enter via a radiography program then cross-train into MRI, or a direct MRI program.
Earn ARRT (MRI) or ARMRIT certification.

Official requirements: No Idaho state license — ARRT(MRI)/ARMRIT is the standard →

Training in Idaho

Many MRI techs start as rad techs and add the MRI credential. Strong pay and steady imaging-center/hospital demand.

Real training providers and registered apprenticeships in Idaho include:

Boise State University — Certificate / Bachelor's
Brigham Young University-Idaho — Bachelor's
College of Eastern Idaho — Certificate / Associate
College of Southern Idaho — Certificate / Associate

Where Mri technologists Work in Idaho

Real Idaho hospitals that employ mri technologists include:

St Luke's Regional Medical Center — Boise
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center — Boise
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center — Idaho Falls
Kootenai Health — Coeur D'alene
St Luke's Magic Valley Rmc — Twin Falls
Boise VA Medical Center — Boise

Is This the Right Move for You?

Best for: People interested in healthcare technology who want strong wages and can handle calm, precise, controlled environments.

Think twice if: Claustrophobic patients, on-call rotations, and strict MRI safety protocols sound stressful rather than interesting.

Why it's resilient: MRI scanning requires licensed, patient-present technical work with real-time safety decisions around magnetic fields and contraindications.

First Steps

Look for ARRT-eligible MRI programs — either a primary MRI track or post-primary certification for existing RT graduates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do mri technologists make in Idaho?

The median wage for mri technologists in Idaho is $101,680 per year (May 2025, BLS). Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $82,820, and top earners (90th percentile) make about $124,470. Pay varies by metro and years of experience.

What license or certification do you need to become a MRI Technologist in Idaho?

No state license; ARRT (MRI) or ARMRIT credential, overseen by the No Idaho state license — ARRT(MRI)/ARMRIT is the standard. Idaho does not require a separate state license.

Is being a MRI Technologist a good career in Idaho?

MRI scanning requires licensed, patient-present technical work with real-time safety decisions around magnetic fields and contraindications.

Which Idaho metros pay mri technologists the most?

Among Idaho metro areas, Boise City leads at $102,270. Local pay tracks regional demand and cost of living, so the highest-paying metro isn't always the best net move.

Where can I train to become a MRI Technologist in Idaho?

Real Idaho options include Boise State University, Brigham Young University-Idaho, College of Eastern Idaho. Most mri technologists start with an accredited program, then earn the credential the state or employer requires.

Is MRI Technologist a growing career in Idaho?

Idaho projects mri technologists employment to change +22.6% from 2024 to 2034, with about 10 openings a year — a growing field in the state.

Sources and Verification

Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Idaho statewide and metro estimates for SOC 29-2035. Licensing summary compiled from the No Idaho state license — ARRT(MRI)/ARMRIT is the standard (2026-06-11). Requirements change — always confirm current rules with the board and verify program costs and outcomes before enrolling.

BLS Occupational Outlook · O*NET Idaho wages · Idaho licensing/certification source

Employment projections: Projections Central / BLS Employment Projections (2024–2034); Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities; Employer lists from CMS Provider of Services, the FAA Part 145 directory, EIA Form 860, and USGS/state EMS registries (2026).

Pay percentiles describe current workers, not entry-level offers; training costs and local demand vary, so verify locally before committing money or quitting a job.