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

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Wyoming employs 70 mri technologists, with a statewide median of $92,010 and wide variation by city and experience. Here is the real wage data, the exact Wyoming licensing picture, and where to train.

What Mri technologists Earn in Wyoming (May 2025)

Wyoming median pay: $92,010 (May 2025)
Starting range (10th percentile): $67,170
Experienced (75th percentile): $103,490
Top earners (90th percentile): $105,660
Employed in Wyoming: 70
U.S. median (for comparison): $83,200 (May 2024)

What That Pay Is Worth in Wyoming

Prices in Wyoming run about 7% below the national average (cost-of-living index 92.7 vs a U.S. baseline of 100, 2024), so the $92,010 median stretches to roughly $99,256 in national buying-power terms.

Job Outlook in Wyoming (2024–2034)

Wyoming is projected to grow mri technologists employment +13.3%, faster than the +7.0% projected nationally.

Wyoming License and Certification Requirements

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

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

Training in Wyoming

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 Wyoming include:

Casper College — Certificate / Associate
Central Wyoming College — Certificate / Associate
Laramie County Community College — Certificate / Associate
Northwest College — Associate

Where Mri technologists Work in Wyoming

Real Wyoming hospitals that employ mri technologists include:

VA Hosp — Sheridan
Wyoming Medical Center — Casper
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center — Cheyenne
Wyoming State Hospital — Evanston
Sagewest Health Care — Lander
Campbell County Memorial Hospital — Gillette

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 Wyoming?

The median wage for mri technologists in Wyoming is $92,010 per year (May 2025, BLS). Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $67,170, and top earners (90th percentile) make about $105,660. Pay varies by metro and years of experience.

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

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

Is being a MRI Technologist a good career in Wyoming?

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 Wyoming?

Real Wyoming options include Casper College, Central Wyoming College, Laramie County Community College. Most mri technologists start with an accredited program, then earn the credential the state or employer requires.

Is MRI Technologist a growing career in Wyoming?

Wyoming projects mri technologists employment to change +13.3% 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), Wyoming statewide and metro estimates for SOC 29-2035. Licensing summary compiled from the No Wyoming 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 Wyoming wages · Wyoming 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.