Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary
What magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$95,480$45.91 per hour
Average pay$96,120$46.21 per hour
Middle half earn$81,040 – $106,340Top 10%: $127,670+
Jobs43,390Employed nationwide
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $78,890 | $37.93 | 490 | 0.23 |
| Alaska | $120,610 | $57.99 | 100 | 0.31 |
| Arizona | $100,600 | $48.37 | 730 | 0.23 |
| Arkansas | $78,780 | $37.88 | 380 | 0.29 |
| California | $124,000 | $59.62 | 3,570 | 0.2 |
| Colorado | $105,380 | $50.66 | 670 | 0.23 |
| Connecticut | $106,330 | $51.12 | 450 | 0.27 |
| Delaware | $103,510 | $49.77 | 170 | 0.35 |
| Florida | $84,330 | $40.55 | 2,860 | 0.29 |
| Georgia | $92,060 | $44.26 | 1,800 | 0.37 |
| Hawaii | $119,370 | $57.39 | 140 | 0.23 |
| Idaho | $101,680 | $48.88 | 170 | 0.2 |
| Illinois | $95,380 | $45.86 | 2,760 | 0.45 |
| Indiana | $86,880 | $41.77 | 1,030 | 0.32 |
| Iowa | $81,420 | $39.14 | 220 | 0.14 |
| Kansas | $82,670 | $39.75 | 330 | 0.23 |
| Kentucky | $82,200 | $39.52 | 650 | 0.33 |
| Louisiana | $77,510 | $37.26 | 510 | 0.27 |
| Maine | $94,140 | $45.26 | 210 | 0.32 |
| Maryland | $105,230 | $50.59 | 770 | 0.28 |
| Massachusetts | $110,600 | $53.17 | 1,490 | 0.41 |
| Michigan | $84,620 | $40.68 | 1,270 | 0.29 |
| Minnesota | $100,900 | $48.51 | 710 | 0.24 |
| Mississippi | $71,710 | $34.48 | 250 | 0.22 |
| Missouri | $83,110 | $39.96 | 1,040 | 0.36 |
| Montana | $86,950 | $41.80 | 150 | 0.28 |
| Nebraska | $82,710 | $39.77 | 290 | 0.29 |
| Nevada | $98,260 | $47.24 | 340 | 0.22 |
| New Hampshire | $105,420 | $50.68 | 270 | 0.39 |
| New Jersey | $103,930 | $49.96 | 1,250 | 0.29 |
| New Mexico | $87,850 | $42.24 | 140 | 0.16 |
| New York | $113,270 | $54.46 | 3,240 | 0.33 |
| North Carolina | $85,120 | $40.93 | 1,180 | 0.24 |
| North Dakota | $80,610 | $38.76 | 70 | 0.17 |
| Ohio | $87,670 | $42.15 | 1,840 | 0.33 |
| Oklahoma | $87,480 | $42.06 | 400 | 0.23 |
| Oregon | $121,920 | $58.62 | 510 | 0.26 |
| Pennsylvania | $91,120 | $43.81 | 2,250 | 0.37 |
| Rhode Island | $105,060 | $50.51 | 140 | 0.28 |
| South Carolina | $83,550 | $40.17 | 730 | 0.32 |
| South Dakota | $77,010 | $37.03 | 210 | 0.46 |
| Tennessee | $78,610 | $37.79 | 1,350 | 0.41 |
| Texas | $96,780 | $46.53 | 2,930 | 0.21 |
| Utah | $91,150 | $43.82 | 300 | 0.17 |
| Vermont | $103,070 | $49.55 | 60 | 0.18 |
| Virginia | $98,640 | $47.42 | 1,070 | 0.26 |
| Washington | $122,750 | $59.01 | 960 | 0.27 |
| West Virginia | $80,490 | $38.70 | 190 | 0.27 |
| Wisconsin | $94,720 | $45.54 | 530 | 0.18 |
| Wyoming | $92,010 | $44.24 | 70 | 0.26 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $176,950 | 220 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $146,260 | 420 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $144,810 | 220 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $130,460 | 460 |
| Modesto, CA | $126,980 | 50 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $123,910 | 1,160 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $123,080 | 320 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $121,930 | 80 |
| Anchorage, AK | $121,660 | 70 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $120,650 | 330 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $119,370 | 110 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $118,360 | 3,020 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $112,370 | 50 |
| Boulder, CO | $111,020 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $109,800 | 1,290 |
Metro areas with the most magnetic resonance imaging technologists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3,020 | $118,360 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,930 | $100,730 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,290 | $109,800 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,160 | $123,910 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 1,160 | $98,620 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 1,010 | $100,180 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 950 | $102,490 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 820 | $102,570 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 810 | $109,110 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 800 | $91,170 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 580 | $97,940 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 560 | $86,110 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 540 | $82,690 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 490 | $93,600 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 480 | $83,330 |
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Questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make?
The median pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists in the U.S. was $95,480 a year ($45.91 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $81,040 and $106,340.
Which states pay magnetic resonance imaging technologists the most?
The highest pay was in California ($124,000), Washington ($122,750), Oregon ($121,920), Alaska ($120,610), Hawaii ($119,370). The lowest was in Mississippi ($71,710), South Dakota ($77,010), Louisiana ($77,510).
How many magnetic resonance imaging technologists are there in the U.S.?
About 43,390 people were employed as magnetic resonance imaging technologists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.