Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary in California
What magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$124,000$59.62 per hour
vs U.S.+30%U.S. median $95,480
Middle half earn$92,970 – $151,760Top 10%: $174,030+
Jobs3,5700.70× the U.S. concentration
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $109,800 | $52.79 | 1,290 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $146,260 | $70.32 | 420 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $106,010 | $50.97 | 320 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $123,080 | $59.17 | 320 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $144,810 | $69.62 | 220 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $176,950 | $85.07 | 220 |
| Fresno, CA | $106,710 | $51.30 | 130 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $98,550 | $47.38 | 60 |
| Modesto, CA | $126,980 | $61.05 | 50 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $86,050 | $41.37 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $108,410 | $52.12 | 40 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $125,660 | $60.42 | 30 |
| Vallejo, CA | $176,650 | $84.93 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay in similar states
Washington · $122,750 Oregon · $121,920 Alaska · $120,610 Hawaii · $119,370 New York · $113,270 Massachusetts · $110,600
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make in California?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California earned a median of $124,000 a year ($59.62 an hour) in May 2025, 30% more than the national median of $95,480. The middle half earned $92,970 to $151,760.
Where in California do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $176,950.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.