How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $45.90 an hour or $7,957 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.90
- Average (mean)
- $96,120
- Jobs
- 43,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,890 | $33.12 | |
| 25th | $81,040 | $38.96 | |
| Median | $95,480 | $45.90 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.13 | |
| 90th | $127,700 | $61.38 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $128,700 |
| California | $124,000 |
| Washington | $122,800 |
| Oregon | $121,900 |
| Alaska | $120,600 |
| Hawaii | $119,400 |
| New York | $113,300 |
| Massachusetts | $110,600 |
| Connecticut | $106,300 |
| New Hampshire | $105,400 |
| Colorado | $105,400 |
| Maryland | $105,200 |
| Rhode Island | $105,100 |
| New Jersey | $103,900 |
| Delaware | $103,500 |
| Vermont | $103,100 |
| Idaho | $101,700 |
| Minnesota | $100,900 |
| Arizona | $100,600 |
| Virginia | $98,640 |
| Nevada | $98,260 |
| Texas | $96,780 |
| Illinois | $95,380 |
| Wisconsin | $94,720 |
| Maine | $94,140 |
| Georgia | $92,060 |
| Wyoming | $92,010 |
| Utah | $91,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $91,120 |
| New Mexico | $87,850 |
| Ohio | $87,670 |
| Oklahoma | $87,480 |
| Montana | $86,950 |
| Indiana | $86,880 |
| North Carolina | $85,120 |
| Michigan | $84,620 |
| Florida | $84,330 |
| South Carolina | $83,550 |
| Missouri | $83,110 |
| Nebraska | $82,710 |
| Kansas | $82,670 |
| Kentucky | $82,200 |
| Iowa | $81,420 |
| North Dakota | $80,610 |
| West Virginia | $80,490 |
| Alabama | $78,890 |
| Arkansas | $78,780 |
| Tennessee | $78,610 |
| Louisiana | $77,510 |
| South Dakota | $77,010 |
| Mississippi | $71,710 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $177,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $176,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $146,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $144,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $130,500 |
| Modesto, CA | $127,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $125,700 |
| Boston, MA | $123,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $123,100 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $121,900 |
| Salem, OR | $121,900 |
| Anchorage, AK | $121,700 |
| Portland, OR | $120,700 |
| Honolulu, HI | $119,400 |
| Olympia, WA | $119,300 |
In other countries
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist belongs to the international group "Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians".
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- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$96,590
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist$101,400
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$80,110
- Medical Dosimetrist$147,500
- Emergency Medical Technician$44,470
- Paramedic$60,600
- Dietetic Technician$37,640
- Pharmacy Technician$45,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $45.90 ($95,480 a year).
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make a month?
About $7,957 a month before tax, based on a median of $95,480 a year.
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,890 or less a year ($33.12 an hour); the top 10% make $127,700 or more.
Which state pays magnetic resonance imaging technologists the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $128,700 a year, followed by California ($124,000) and Washington ($122,800).
Which city pays magnetic resonance imaging technologists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $177,000 a year.
How many magnetic resonance imaging technologists are there in the United States?
About 43,390 people work as magnetic resonance imaging technologists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.