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

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Vermont employs 60 mri technologists, with a statewide median of $103,070 and wide variation by city and experience. Here is the real wage data, the exact Vermont licensing picture, and where to train.

What Mri technologists Earn in Vermont (May 2025)

Vermont median pay: $103,070 (May 2025)
Starting range (10th percentile): $83,340
Experienced (75th percentile): $132,270
Top earners (90th percentile): $132,270
Employed in Vermont: 60
U.S. median (for comparison): $83,200 (May 2024)

What That Pay Is Worth in Vermont

Prices in Vermont run about 2% below the national average (cost-of-living index 98.0 vs a U.S. baseline of 100, 2024), so the $103,070 median stretches to roughly $105,173 in national buying-power terms.

Job Outlook in Vermont (2024–2034)

Vermont is projected to grow mri technologists employment +1.4%, slower than the +7.0% projected nationally.

Vermont License and Certification Requirements

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

Vermont 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 Vermont state license — ARRT(MRI)/ARMRIT is the standard →

Training in Vermont

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 Vermont include:

Champlain College — Associate
Norwich University — Bachelor's
University of Vermont — Bachelor's
Vermont State University — Certificate / Associate / Bachelor's

Where Mri technologists Work in Vermont

Real Vermont hospitals that employ mri technologists include:

University of Vermont Medical Center — Burlington
Rutland Regional Medical Center — Rutland
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center — Bennington
Central Vermont Medical Center — Berlin
VA Hosp — White River Junction
Brattleboro Retreat — Brattleboro

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 Vermont?

The median wage for mri technologists in Vermont is $103,070 per year (May 2025, BLS). Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $83,340, and top earners (90th percentile) make about $132,270. Pay varies by metro and years of experience.

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

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

Is being a MRI Technologist a good career in Vermont?

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

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

Real Vermont options include Champlain College, Norwich University, University of Vermont. Most mri technologists start with an accredited program, then earn the credential the state or employer requires.

Is MRI Technologist a growing career in Vermont?

Vermont projects mri technologists employment to change +1.4% from 2024 to 2034 — a growing field in the state.

Sources and Verification

Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Vermont statewide and metro estimates for SOC 29-2035. Licensing summary compiled from the No Vermont 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 Vermont wages · Vermont 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.