How much does an MRI Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an MRI Engineer in Chicago, IL is $80,714. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $63,332 to a high of $100,762, with most professionals earning between $71,616 and $91,208.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
MRI Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile MRI Engineer Salary $63,332 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile MRI Engineer Salary $71,616 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile MRI Engineer Salary $80,714 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile MRI Engineer Salary $91,208 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile MRI Engineer Salary $100,762 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $71,616 10% $63,332 90% $100,762 75% $91,208 $80,714 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    MRI Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Biomedical Engineering Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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