How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $49.31 an hour or $8,548 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.31
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,570 | $38.74 | |
| 25th | $91,470 | $43.98 | |
| Median | $102,600 | $49.31 | |
| 75th | $108,100 | $51.96 | |
| 90th | $114,200 | $54.92 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists.
| Dallas, TX | $102,500 |
| Killeen, TX | $96,860 |
| San Antonio, TX | $94,350 |
| Austin, TX | $93,490 |
| McAllen, TX | $81,650 |
| El Paso, TX | $78,410 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $49.31 ($102,600 a year).
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $102,600 against $95,480 nationally, 7% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $96,780, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for magnetic resonance imaging technologist pay?
41 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,200 or more.
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.