How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make in California?
$124,000a year
Median yearly pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists in California. That is $59.62 an hour or $10,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.62
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,360Median: $124,000Highest 10%: $174,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,360 | $35.75 | |
| 25th | $92,970 | $44.70 | |
| Median | $124,000 | $59.62 | |
| 75th | $151,800 | $72.96 | |
| 90th | $174,000 | $83.67 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $177,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $176,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $146,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $144,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $127,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $125,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $123,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $109,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $108,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $106,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $106,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $98,550 |
| Oxnard, CA | $86,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $128,700 |
| 2. California | $124,000 |
| 3. Washington | $122,800 |
| 4. Oregon | $121,900 |
| 5. Alaska | $120,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $59.62 ($124,000 a year).
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $124,000 against $95,480 nationally, 30% more.
Where does California rank for magnetic resonance imaging technologist pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays magnetic resonance imaging technologists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $177,000 a year.
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.