Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for magnetic resonance imaging technologistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$120,560
- Washington$119,770
- Oregon$117,610
- District of Columbia$116,600
- Alaska$114,360
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$71,340
- Louisiana$74,770
- South Dakota$77,670
- Tennessee$78,220
- Alabama$78,280
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $120,560 | $124,000 | $58 | +25.4% | 3,570 |
| 2 | Washington | $119,770 | $122,750 | $58 | +24.6% | 960 |
| 3 | Oregon | $117,610 | $121,920 | $57 | +22.4% | 510 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $116,600 | $128,710 | $56 | +21.3% | 150 |
| 5 | Alaska | $114,360 | $120,610 | $55 | +19% | 100 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $114,230 | $119,370 | $55 | +18.8% | 140 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $111,980 | $110,600 | $54 | +16.5% | 1,490 |
| 8 | New York | $110,030 | $113,270 | $53 | +14.5% | 3,240 |
| 9 | Vermont | $107,170 | $103,070 | $52 | +11.5% | 60 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $106,180 | $103,930 | $51 | +10.5% | 1,250 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $105,580 | $105,060 | $51 | +9.8% | 140 |
| 12 | Maryland | $105,540 | $105,230 | $51 | +9.8% | 770 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $105,380 | $106,330 | $51 | +9.6% | 450 |
| 14 | Colorado | $103,320 | $105,380 | $50 | +7.5% | 670 |
| 15 | Nevada | $101,830 | $98,260 | $49 | +5.9% | 340 |
| 16 | Idaho | $101,370 | $101,680 | $49 | +5.5% | 170 |
| 17 | Arizona | $99,320 | $100,600 | $48 | +3.3% | 730 |
| 18 | Delaware | $98,790 | $103,510 | $48 | +2.8% | 170 |
| 19 | Virginia | $98,310 | $98,640 | $47 | +2.3% | 1,070 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $98,200 | $100,900 | $47 | +2.2% | 710 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $98,100 | $105,420 | $47 | +2.1% | 270 |
| 22 | Utah | $96,360 | $91,150 | $46 | +0.2% | 300 |
| 23 | Texas | $94,610 | $96,780 | $45 | -1.6% | 2,930 |
| 24 | Maine | $93,920 | $94,140 | $45 | -2.3% | 210 |
| 25 | Illinois | $93,310 | $95,380 | $45 | -2.9% | 2,760 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $91,850 | $94,720 | $44 | -4.4% | 530 |
| 27 | Georgia | $90,930 | $92,060 | $44 | -5.4% | 1,800 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $89,170 | $92,010 | $43 | -7.2% | 70 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $89,130 | $87,480 | $43 | -7.3% | 400 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $88,220 | $87,850 | $42 | -8.2% | 140 |
| 31 | Ohio | $87,950 | $87,670 | $42 | -8.5% | 1,840 |
| 32 | Indiana | $87,190 | $86,880 | $42 | -9.3% | 1,030 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $87,080 | $91,120 | $42 | -9.4% | 2,250 |
| 34 | Montana | $86,900 | $86,950 | $42 | -9.6% | 150 |
| 35 | Florida | $86,110 | $84,330 | $41 | -10.4% | 2,860 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $84,860 | $85,120 | $41 | -11.7% | 1,180 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $84,520 | $82,200 | $41 | -12.1% | 650 |
| 38 | Michigan | $84,380 | $84,620 | $41 | -12.2% | 1,270 |
| 39 | Kansas | $84,050 | $82,670 | $40 | -12.6% | 330 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $83,450 | $82,710 | $40 | -13.2% | 290 |
| 41 | Missouri | $82,880 | $83,110 | $40 | -13.8% | 1,040 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $82,870 | $80,490 | $40 | -13.8% | 190 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $82,520 | $83,550 | $40 | -14.1% | 730 |
| 44 | Iowa | $82,060 | $81,420 | $39 | -14.6% | 220 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $81,490 | $80,610 | $39 | -15.2% | 70 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $78,540 | $78,780 | $38 | -18.3% | 380 |
| 47 | Alabama | $78,280 | $78,890 | $38 | -18.6% | 490 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $78,220 | $78,610 | $38 | -18.6% | 1,350 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $77,670 | $77,010 | $37 | -19.2% | 210 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $74,770 | $77,510 | $36 | -22.2% | 510 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $71,340 | $71,710 | $34 | -25.8% | 250 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 220 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $176,950 | $155,780 | 220 |
| 2 | Vallejo, CA | $176,650 | $160,650 | 30 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $146,260 | $140,480 | 420 |
| 4 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $144,810 | $138,000 | 220 |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $130,460 | $130,650 | 460 |
| 6 | Modesto, CA | $126,980 | $129,850 | 50 |
| 7 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $125,660 | $122,160 | 30 |
| 8 | Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $125,180 | $117,190 | 30 |
| 9 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $123,910 | $112,890 | 1,160 |
| 10 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $123,080 | $115,550 | 320 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing magnetic resonance imaging technologistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outpatient Care Centers | $140,390 | $134,050 | 1,300 |
| 2 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $119,690 | $117,470 | 590 |
| 3 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $118,990 | $114,130 | 350 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $118,990 | $114,280 | 350 |
| 5 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $111,030 | $110,910 | 560 |
| 6 | Educational Services | $110,830 | $110,680 | 560 |
| 7 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $110,830 | $110,680 | 560 |
| 8 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $108,070 | $113,460 | 800 |
| 9 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, State Government Owned | $108,070 | $102,500 | 210 |
| 10 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $102,700 | $105,130 | 210 |
| 11 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $102,700 | $105,130 | 210 |
| 12 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $100,880 | $109,890 | 100 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make in the U.S.?
The median magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in the United States is $95,480 per year (mean $96,120), and about 80% earn between $68,890 and $127,670.
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make per hour?
Roughly $46 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $96,120 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays magnetic resonance imaging technologists the most?
California has the highest average pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists at $120,560 per year (median $124,000).
What is the job outlook for magnetic resonance imaging technologists?
Employment is projected to change +7.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 2,600 openings per year.